Chapter 4Ruben and Margo had insisted on coming to see the band play, and while I was happy to have the audience, I knew he could potentially make an issue if Sidney really did come.
Up until Saturday morning, Sidney had assured me he was going to be at the bar. Over the last several days, his new pattern had continued. He’d been acting like a real boyfriend instead of just an occasional lover. And he’d wanted to see me more and more.
I liked it. I liked it a lot. But I hadn’t yet gotten the courage to question him about the whole thing. Getting close, though. I hoped it really meant what I hoped for, but I was a little afraid to think that or question it.
As we were preparing to play, I didn’t spot Sidney in the audience at first glance. Ruben noticed, too.
“Where’s lover boy?” Ruben
