Chapter 39

Sam’s assistant came into the kitchen. “Sam, the boxes are unpacked and with Mr. Sayer’s direction, the things are put away. I placed the picture of the two brothers on the mantle. We can reposition it as soon as we know how they want to set up.” She held a clipboard and looked very efficient.

“Danny, Gary’s already met my assistant Melody, Melody this is Danny, Gary’s partner. It’s because of Danny that Gary is doing this interview.” Sam picked a tiny spray bottle of breath freshener out of his pocket and gave his mouth a squirt.

“I think the interview is a terrific idea. It will do for professional sports what Shattered Glass did for rock-n-roll. The idea that you can’t do either sports or rock-n-roll if you’re gay is bullshit.” Melody put her hand over her mouth.

“Don’t worry, hon,” Danny said, “we’re heard the word before and said even worse.” Melody giggled and Danny won another advocate.

Danny, Sam and Gary went upstairs to check the bedroom after speaking to Melody.