Involved in separate accidents. Russel and Finn end up sharing a cubicle in the ER on a busy night. As the hours pass, separately and together, they face issues of life and death, human nature, addiction, perceived shortcomings, love, romance, and sexual arousal.<br><br>Both men are feeling flirty and friendly at first, until they end up in a heated argument about what feature in a man is more important, his face or his body. After some time alone to think, Russel is eager to apologize for losing his temper and to explain where he was coming from. Unfortunately, Finn never returns from surgery, leaving Russel both sorry and worried.<br><br>Is Russel’s chance to make amends really gone? What will happen if the two ever do come face to face again? Can Russel win Finn over or will the need to prove his point screw everything up again?

An Arm and a Leg

Finn, Russel, Joshua, and Lenny—J and L—and, of course, Dolly, we would make a little family.


“Whatever it is, get it taken care of,” Lou said. “And come back for the bus when you’re done.”


“We can’t afford both,” Finn told him.


“Doesn’t matter.” Lou rose from his desk chair. “I’ll let you take the bus gratis.”


“We don’t want you to lose money,” Finn insisted. “It’ll just have to wait.”


“It’s a hell of a lot of paperwork,” Lou told him, “but I won’t be out a dime. The county paid me for the towing and the rest I’ll…Don’t worry about the rest. The charges are ridiculous. The county can write it off. It’s not like I had to feed and walk your bus. Get out of here. Enjoy your new kitty. It seems like you two lovebirds can use a break.”


“How did you know we’re lovebirds?” I asked.


“Call yourselves a cab and I’ll see if I can find a box and a towel you can carry him to the vet in.” Lou evaded my question but did scratch Lenny’s head as he walked by.


Chapter 66