They ended up in separate bedrooms. Troy cursed himself for not being brave enough to challenge Juan and either win or lose by one quick question, but he just couldn’t do it. He told himself it was better not to move too fast. They were both under stress and maybe that was all it had been. Acting on a fluke might be stupid.
The next morning they were both walking on eggs as they shared coffee and the routine of getting ready for work. Juan had little to say as they got into Troy’s SUV and headed down to the city.
Before Troy let him off behind El Capitan, he had to ask at least one question and he did. “You’re going to come home with me again tonight.” He phrased it as an order, but it was really a question.
Juan hesitated, one hand on the door and the other holding Burrito Belle. “Do y
