Chapter 94

“I can’t really get a good sense of what you look like, to be honest, not beyond yarn, fleece, more yarn, quilted nylon, and whatever your gloves are made of.” I did consider apologizing for the pronouns I’d been using in my head, though. “Come on. Let’s go in. Lead the way, Patrick. He fell down on the way out.” I gently nudged Carrie in the ribs. With the layers she wore, I doubted she felt it. “Don’t trip over him if he does it again.”

“Thanks for your concern,” Patrick said.

“You’re welcome. Give me my dog.”

When Patrick passed Wilbur, his puffy jacket made a swishy sound.

“This is Patrick. He’s my…” After only three steps, I stopped. I stopped and stood there, even though the wind was howling, and the snow was stinging every bit of exposed skin on my person, especially my cheeks.

“Your what?” Patrick asked.

“You’re the man I love. My boyfriend.”