Chapter 23

“Truthfully, the more I evolve, I would never want to be on the other end of that, you know. I get coming out can still be a challenge for some guys, so I really don’t want to get all…judgey about it either. On the other hand…” I was scrolling and typing. “Even if the chances of me ever getting married are slim to none, I have to respect the sanctity of commitment. Male or female, having the person you’re carrying really deep feelings toward ignore all that, it’s gotta hurt a lot.”

“Maybe you should try Anames instead of AJ.”

I looked at Major’s sneakers, as if his words were coming from his feet. It was the only part of him I could see.

“Alan Joseph,” he said. “Aaron Jackson, Abraham…”

“Jedidiah?”

“One never knows.” He slid forward some. “Stick with the first names, though. That’s what I’d try.”