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Wyl offered Henry a folded $50 bill. “Yes, thank you, Henry.”
Henry pocketed the bill without looking at it. “Thank you, Mr. Sterling. It is a pleasure to have you both as our guests.”
Omar returned and pushed his empty cart into the waiting elevator.
Wyl offered $20 to Omar, who nodded his acceptance with a politethank you.
“Please contact me if you need assistance.” Henry joined Omar.
“Thank you again,” Rod said. “We appreciate your kind attention.”
Henry nodded as the doors closed.
“Wow. This place is far better than I expected,” Rod said.
“You expected less?” Wyl asked.
Rod chuckled. “I expected a standard rental condo in a complex.” He looped his arm through Wyl’s. “Clean and nicely furnished, but not exclusive and not with this kind of view.” He waved his arm at the view from where they stood near the dining table.
Wyl released Rod’s arm and moved behind, wrapping him in his arms. “A special place for a special man,” he whispered in Rod’s ear.
Rod leaned his head back. “Two special men.”
Wyl turned and planted a soft kiss. “Rod Sterling, I love you.”
Rod returned the kiss. “Wyl Sterling, I love you more.”
They strolled into the bedroom to unpack.
Chapter Sixteen
The next day, the bright early morning woke Wyl to his smiling husband watching him.
“Hey, handsome.” Rod’s morning voice sounded deep and sexy. “Your snore is so cute.”
Wyl stretched and grunted. “Marines aren’t supposed to be cute, and I don’t snore.”
Rod rolled his eyes. “Whatever.” He stroked Wyl’s cheek.
Wyl leaned up to kiss Rod’s soft lips before they crawled out of bed.
“What day is it?” Wyl led Rod to the shower.
“It’s Monday. Our session with the gay therapy group is tomorrow evening, but today is all ours.”
The rain shower was similar to the one in their own master bedroom, large enough for both of them. They let the warm water fall on each other as they washed.
“I don’t think we’ve showered alone since we married,” Wyl said.
“We didn’t shower alone that much before we married either. I never thought of showering as a partner activity until I met you. Now I can’t imagine showering without you next to me.”
“Me either, babe.”
They dried with the thick, white towels, then shaved and groomed before entering the large closet/dressing area. They wore jeans, colored tees, and light cotton sweaters topped with a light windbreaker.
“Is there a breakfast place at the farmer’s market?” Wyl asked.
“Yes. There are several good restaurants on the wharf, and we can people-watch while we eat.”
