’ Later, he had to force himself to keep from gobbling the food. He yook his time, savoring the Hays-Adams Cobb. Even the food was art, Huey decided... He enjoyed the Romaine hearts, smoked turkey, avocado, sliced egg, blue cheese crumble, and sugar cured bacon. Spicing it all was the house made vinaigrette. There was little small talk between them as Helene enjoyed her lobster salad with fanned avocado, heirloom tomato, and green beans with coriander vinaigrette. Their salads were followed by. "Oh, sorry," said John, blushing furiously, "I didn't mean... that isI..." It's OK," chuckled the man, rising from the chair to reveal hisimpressive height, "I know how strange I appear to most people, andafter all these years I'm used to being stared at."He thrust out his hand."The name's Solomon," he said."John Miller," said John, shaking his hand, "I'm pleased to meet you,Mr Solomon." That's a nasty bruise you have there," said Solomon, frowning, "youget in a fight?" Uh no," said John. "It. I don't need to be with awoman or...I'm not going to leave you if you don't but..." Does it sound like fun to you? That's all I need to know. If you wantto try it just say the word and we can make plans for next weekend. Youcan pick me up at "Choice". It's the best place for it." I guess we can try it on Saturday if it's what you want." I'll let Christie know. She'll be helping me get ready." Okay. So I guess you can be my girl this weekend but right now I needyou to be my man. Does that. And, just like that, I had a boyfriend.”“How long did it last?”“Just over four months. I was feeling my sexual power for the first time at something beyond prostitution. I got together with an older guy named Greg, who had a good job down on Wall Street, plus he owned this beautiful Triumph Stag convertible.”“I get it, you went with a bigger, better deal when it came along. That’s understandable.”“I think Paul really loved me, but he was a young liberal arts major with no clear prospects ahead.