“Why would you ask?”“I ... I sense this rally is important to you. Not that your orientation matters ... I’m sorry — it was inappropriate of...me to ask.”“You’re forgiven.” He scanned the exit signs as he drove. “Logan — are YOU gay?”He chuckled. “Turnabout’s fair play ... No, I’m not. I have a cousin who’s gay, though. His name is Brian and he’s maybe five years older than I am. He came out in high school, and his father ... my mom’s brother ... kicked him out of the house and disowned. ” I was painfully aware of the way my boner bulged in my khakis as I stood up. Nicole’s eyes flashed down and she looked away, trying to hide a smile. We drank coffee and talked about music. The rain did not let up, so when the coffee was done I drove her back to her apartment. She invited me in to hear her play. The apartment was a studio but it was fairly spacious. She tossed her keys on the table and turned around to face me before I was all the way in. “Do you really want to hear me. ...”The meal is really nice the chat is wonderful --Cathy is really relaxing and having a good time -- we have more drinks and move into the lounge for coffees and cocktails.....Mick looks at his watch – “well girls I have to make a couple of calls and than I’m off to bed I fly early tomorrow -- Cathy it has been an absolute pleasure” – He kiss her on the lips -- really gently -- I see she has her eyes closed -- and smile!!Mick moves across to me and we kiss so tenderly and passionately ----. MaryAnn came to the conclusion that this young woman really was the scintillating conversationalist that Peter had promised. Her clients would appreciate an evening with this erudite person. "OK, I'll put you up for one week. After that, you will have to find your own place." Sam hoped that there would be no next week. "You can eat here too, but I'll take that out of your first week's commissions. I assume that I'll also have to front you the money to buy some clothes, and I'll take.