Joel went home but was too afraid to call London. Damn, here he was a police officer, and he was too afraid to call a man. Would it be easier if he were straight and London a woman? He played video games and balanced his check book and went to bed.
The next night at work, Maurie asked as he drove, “So, did you get laid on your days off?”
“Yes.”
“I’m not talking about jacking off.”
“Then the answer is no.”
“What happened to London?”
“I never told you his name. How do you know it?”
“I want an attorney.”
Joel groaned. “My mom. You spoke to my mom.”
“She likes him and thinks you two belong together. You weren’t talking to her much, so she called me. Did you call London?”
“Noooooooo. I was too afraid.”
“It’s good you can admit that. So, when will you call him? How about right now? It
