Kennedy said, “I’m too old for this. I think I put my back out,” but he was laughing too—softly—and the sound went straight to Jason’s heart. He’d never heard Kennedy laugh quite like that. He sounded…happy. “Nobody’s too old for this.” “Christ.” Kennedy rested his hand against Jason’s face as though he could see him in the dark. “I’ve wanted this—you—since I saw you walking across the beach in Santa Monica.” Jason heard his smile. “In a goddamned tux, of all things.” “I’ve wanted you since we said goodbye that morning at Kingsfield.” “Yeah. Me too.” Kennedy touched Jason’s left nipple with
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