Stud,” D repeated, growly and low. Jack snorted. “You got a better word for a guy who’s swept my chimney five times in one night?

“He paused at the bedroom door, shut his eyes, took a deep breath, and walked ri…”

“No, Jack, we cain’t sneak by. These aren’t movie bad guys who don’t got no peri…”

“D, I have known a lot of men in my time,queer and straight, and I think I can s…”

“Jus hold me a little longer, Jack. Tell me again that ya wanna be with me, fer …”