Chapter 10: Mattresses and LaughsOswald had enjoyed the ride down the river, but talking about his childhood and then his failed relationship with Guy had melancholia nipping at his core. Joshua was silent. Maybe it was time to say goodbye. A day with Joshua had made him feel more alive than he had in a long time, but he didn’t want to overstay his welcome.
When they arrived at the place where they should leave the canoe, Oswald hinted that perhaps he should go find that hotel in Northfield Aiden had been talking about. Joshua gave him a look with raised eyebrows and a shake of his head.
“I should’ve taken your car.” Oswald looked at Joshua and then at the forest surrounding them.
“Why? Didn’t you like paddling?”
“I did, but now we’re stranded.”
Joshua laughed, a soft chuckle that had
