They spent all their free time together, and Mikhail suggested they work out. Suddenly, it was fun again. Solomon got into it and began to lose weight. Nothing dramatic, just a few pounds here and there. He’d gained thirty pounds since the break-up with Mikhail. The cruise ended, and another load of passengers boarded. The guys enjoyed serving.
One night while in the kitchen, loading with plates, Mikhail and Solomon grinned to each other when the captain strolled in.
“Mikhail, Solomon, would you please come to my cabin tonight? Oh, about nine?” His warm smile assured them all was well.
In unison, they said, “Yes, Captain.”
They finished their work for the first seating and then the second one. They walked the deck until it was time to go to the captain’s cabin. They knocked, and the ca
