As we worked out in the exercise room and later while fixing breakfast, I filled Andy in on the strategy Mike had outlined. I have to admit I was highly distracted from time to time by the sight of my new lover’s body in action. I’d been right. He had taken care of himself prior to his decline into homelessness. He knew how to lift and had good technique besides his other, exciting attributes.
The plan was to have the kids over a couple of evenings prior to Christmas Eve. It would be just the siblings, not their spouses or children. John would take Andy out for the evening. If things went well, Mike would call them and they could come back, and I would introduce Andy. I felt my stomach tighten just thinking about it.
Mike had assured me it wasn’t as dire a situation as I’d feared. First
