David just smiled and squeezed Jerry’s hand. “Best father in the world.”
Jerry reached behind him, to the single rose he’d requested be in the car and handed it to David. “I know this isn’t exactly a physical activity, going to the symphony and all, but I figured we could both use a date night. Nice music, a few glasses of wine,” Jerry said, looking at his husband. “Do something just for you.”
“It’s perfect,” David sighed. “Everything is just perfect.”
“Nothing but the best for my husband,” Jerry said softly and then kissed David on the lips. “I love you, David. We raised two good men, we still have plenty of years to enjoy all the grandchildren that we’ll make sure we demand, and everything and everyone we love are still with us, and it looks like they’ll be with us for a while. Everyone’s happy and healthy, so fuck the rest of it, right?”
David laughed, sliding closer to the man he would love for the rest of his days. “I love you too, Jerry,” David said, his hands caressing Jerry’s soft cheek and trimmed beard.
“Good,” Jerry announced as he waggled his eyebrows. “’Cause as soon as the symphony is over, I’m taking you to a fancy hotel where you won’t need to cook and you won’t need to do laundry and you won’t need to worry about anything.”
“Except not getting any sleep?”
“I cannot lie. That is a distinct possibility, mountain lion.”
“Good to know, cowboy.”
About the Author
When D.W. MARCHWELL is not teaching future generations the wonders of science, he can usually be found hiking, writing, riding horses, trying new recipes, or searching for and lovingly restoring discarded antique furniture. A goofy and incurable romantic, D.W. admits that his stories are inspired by actual events and that he has a soft spot for those where boy not only meets boy but also turns out to be boy’s soul mate. After almost fifteen years of working his way across Canada, D.W. has finally found the perfect place to live at the foot of the Canadian Rockies. He still can’t believe how lucky he is, and, as his grandmother taught him, counts his blessings every day.
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