Chapter 3

“No, I get it. I mean, I really like you, and I wish we had never met.”

Dane’s lips thinned momentarily. “We could watch a move tonight. One of the DVDs from your collection.”

“I guess that’s one positive thing about this experience. All the firsts I get to have again.”

“I guess so.” Dane finished his soup quickly, then gestured at the table. “Let me straighten up here. Once I get the dishes done, we can go out. Do you want to watch the news or anything? I can get you set up in the living room.”

Guy shook his head. He had never admitted as much, but he hated being alone. Perhaps a part of him was afraid that if he was left by himself, he’d confront nothing but emptiness. He didn’t want to learn he was empty.

“No, I don’t mind waiting in here.”

“Watching me do dishes isn’t terribly fascinating.”

“I like your company. If you don’t mind.”

“No,” Dane said softly. “I don’t mind at all. I like your company, too.”

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