::It’s a lost cause and she knows it,:: Vic said. ::She just really wanted to keep in touch.::
Matt wasn’t so sure. He replayed the memory, watching carefully, listening to her persuasive arguments as to why Vic should be a cop. She of all people should know how dangerous that would be! Matt hated that he gave Vic powers in the first place; they were his fault, and if anything ever happened to Vic while using them, Matt would never be able to forgive himself. Vic was the single best thing that had ever happened to him, period. Matt didn’t know what he would do if he lost his lover. He didn’t even want to think about it.
To change the subject to something more pleasant, Matt asked, “Any plans yet for Friday?”
Vic focused on his dinner and didn’t look up at Matt when he countered, “Why? W
