Chapter 86

“Ask me what you wanted to,” I said.

“Okay.” He took a step back and bent his neck slightly to look me in the eye. “The fact that I’m bi, is any of your reluctance about that?”

“No. Absolutely not.” I didn’t even have to think about it.

“Some people think bisexuality is just an excuse to cheat. Get with a woman, cheat with a guy. Get with a guy, step out with a woman.”

“I don’t think that.”

“I don’t do that,” Patrick said.

“Of course not.”

“I rushed into marriage, but I loved her. We loved each other. There didn’t seem to be any reason to wait. I’m not sure I wouldn’t do it again, just like that now…or later. I…I like commitment.” Patrick started washing me again, stroking behind one earlobe and under one armpit. The sensation made me want to shake my leg, like Wilbur did when I scratched his belly. “I’m glad we touched on it, just to make sure.”

“Yes.”