Chapter 8After leaving Steven’s house, Mario decided he needed something to take his mind off the young man. The kid’s beginning to loosen up a bit, which is good, but he’s too—too enthusiastic about my being around. He needs friends his own age. Hell, maybe even find someone to date. I mean kids still do that, I think. I’ll have to ask Andre. Speaking of which…
Mario realized with all that had happened he’d been neglectful in his duties to Andre. It was time to take him out somewhere safe and run with him, to teach him how to handle his other side. With that in mind he called Andre, explaining his plan, to which he enthusiastically agreed. They arranged for Andre to pick him up around eight at Jacob’s house.
Twenty minutes after they’d left the house, Mario said, “Turn here,” pointing t
