Chapter 8: Show Me Your Chest
The Bear’s Den
8:45 P.M.
Toby is surprised to learn that Blue is easy to talk to. The conversation flows between them as if they have been friends since childhood. Lines are crossed, but neither becomes offended. They discuss anal s*x and how goddamn bad it hurts, but feels enjoyable at the same time. They talk about book clubs and how Oprah is an i***t regarding her picks. They discuss condoms and how they hate to use them, but do. They detail foods they like and enjoyable vacations. And they become drunk together, relishing one beer after the next at the bar, unable to drive.
Toby is smashed. Sometimes he sees two of Blue, but doesn’t seem to mind. He hiccups a number of times, slurs his words, and feels a touch dizzy. The most obnoxious thing he says is
