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.And it makes her feel vulnerable, and scared.Maddy looked at him. What is it? I wish I could tell you, Dane murmured. But I can t.Savannah has to be the one. Why doesn t she just tell me? It s a very sensitive issue, Maddy, Dane explained. And she isn t holding back because you renot important to her, but because you are.She likes you very much. I like her too, Maddy whispered and lowered his eyes. A lot. I know. Dane squeezed his neck gently. And that s why I m telling you even this much.MaybeI shouldn t be, but I can t bear the thought of you thinking that she might be shutting you out becauseshe didn t want you in the courtroom.That isn t true.But this is something that you have to be willingto let her bring to you.You can t push it, Maddy.Just be there for her, let her know you care, and bepatient.and in time she will find the courage to talk to you about it.Nodding, Maddy said softly,  Okay.I can do that.Dane smiled and drew Maddy closer, kissing his head. You are the perfect boy for her, hemurmured. I do believe that. He lightly ruffled the boy s hair.Pulling back, Maddy laughed and combed his fingers through his hair.He cocked an eyebrow andlooked at Dane inquisitively. Can you cut hair? Why?The boy shrugged and fussed with his hair. I was thinking I should get my hair cut. Well, Dane shifted in his seat,  With as many gay men as you have around you, there has got tobe enough collective  hair stylist genes among us to manage a simple haircut.Maddy grinned. That s what I was thinking. Oh fuck, Dane laughed and ruffled his hair again.*** Why is it I feel so damn tired and worn out, when I wasn t even the one on trial? Max droppeddown on the end of Carl s bed and rubbed his face.It felt like he d been physically beaten.Carl walked to the stand by the bed and removed his wrist watch then unfastened the cuffs of hisshirt sleeves before starting with the top button of the shirt. When people you love are going throughstressful situations, you feel it too. Yeah.That makes sense. Max slid his hands up through his hair and gripped his head.Fatiguewrapped his mind and body.Though he wouldn t face the truth of it head on, he knew that much of hisweariness stemmed from his encounters with Horatio, the stark memories of their past that refused tobe put down.He just wanted to go to sleep and forget for a while  and pray he didn t dream aboutthe man.He wanted him out of his head.Carl was here, and that s who he wanted to think about, focuson.And make love to, if he could conjure up enough bodily strength. Come on. Carl approached him, shirt hanging open exposing his hard chest and held out hishand. I think I know what you need.Max smiled and took his hand, standing slowly with a bit of effort. I thought bed was what Ineeded. It is, Carl kissed him. Eventually. He said no more as he led Max out of the bedroom anddown the hall and into a large bathroom set up with a two-person Jacuzzi tub.Carl released his handand went to the tub and turned on the water, adjusting the hot and cold to the perfect temperature.Knowing that Max was watching his every move, he pressed a small lever that sealed the drain andthe tub began to fill.Max watched as the man slowly poured in a drizzle of scented bath oil then turned the jets on low,causing the water to bubble and roil invitingly. Can t take a bath in your clothes, Carl murmured with a smile as he came back to Max andstarted unfastening Max s shirt.In mere moments, Max stood before him nude as Carl shed his owngarments then took hold of Max s hand again and walked him over to the tub.Max smiled. Looks like heaven if I ever saw it. Then that must mean this is healing water. Carl stepped into the tub then urged Max to do thesame.Sinking down into the water, Carl drew Max down between his legs and laid him back againsthis chest. You know, Carl murmured against his ear as he curled his legs and arms around him, andsmiled. This was my favorite scene in Pretty Woman.It inspired me to buy this tub.Max rested his head back on Carl s shoulder and closed his eyes. So. he sighed, lips curvingin a smile [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]