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tried Kip?”
    “He’s busy in the studio. Fucker.”
    “Maybe I can help anyway. I did have sex with women once upon a time, remember? What’s up?”
    “Alex’s eyes.”
    “His eyes? ”
    “Yeah. I’m telling you, man, I can’t stop thinking about ‘em. Last night I dreamt about them. This morning I was whacking one out in the shower and bam! There they are again. What does that mean?”
    Sawyer’s eyes widened and then his lips started to curve into a grin.
    “Fuck you, Saw. This is serious.”
    “Well how long have you been thinking about his eyes?” The fucker actually snorted.
    “Since last night.”
    “Look, Matt, I really don’t think it means anything. You guys spend a lot of time together. He was probably just on your mind for some reason. When was the last time you got laid? Maybe you just need a distraction.”
    “Hmm.”
    “Hmm? What do you mean ‘hmm?’ You don’t usually need an excuse to pick up a woman.”
    “I can’t seem to be bothered with the hassle lately. See? I told you it was serious.”
    “Maybe you’re finally becoming an adult,” he teased. I wanted to punch him in the face. “Maybe this club venture will help give you something to focus on.”
    “How’d you know about that?”
    “Your mom brought us a pie last night.”
    “She does that?”
    “Oh yeah. She’s constantly offering to do our laundry too, bless her. I’d never say yes of course. Even if I didn’t pay someone to do that, she has enough on her plate cleaning up after you .”
    “She’s my mom. It’s her job,” I said with a sly smile. I knew I’d be lost without her though. She meant the world to me. “So what do you think? About the club?”
    “I think it’s a great idea. Suits you perfectly.”
    “Alex’s boss was sick yesterday, but he’s gonna talk to him later. Get the insider knowledge.”
    We stayed out by the pool until early evening; swimming, sunbathing and talking about the band days. It made me realize how long it’d been since Saw and I had really had a decent catch up. We saw each other pretty regularly, but were always surrounded by others.
    I was about to leave when Jake came home, armed with bags of Chinese takeout. He walked straight over to Sawyer and planted a soft kiss on his cheek before setting the bags down on the counter.
    “You staying for dinner?” Jake asked, popping the top button on his crisp white shirt. Despite leaving the security game, it was still rare to see him wearing anything but a suit and jacket. “There’s plenty.”
    “No thanks. I’m heading home.”
    “I’ll see you out.” Jake looked over his shoulder and seemed appeased that Sawyer was busying himself with the food bags. I raised an eyebrow and Jake followed me to the door. When I stepped outside he leaned against me, positioning his mouth next to my ear.
    “I’m throwing a party Saturday night. You can be here, right?” he whispered, his eyes flickering back and forth to make sure we weren’t overheard.
    “Hell yeah. What are we celebrating?”
    Once again he made sure we were alone. “I’m going to ask Sawyer to marry me.”
    “Holy fuck, dude!”
    “Shh! Obviously, it’s a surprise, so keep it down,” he scolded, bumping my shoulder.
    “Sorry. But that’s seriously awesome. Congrats, man.”
    “He’s not said yes yet.”
    “He will. I’ve no doubt. I’ve known Saw a lot of years and I’ve never seen him so happy. Where I was known as the band’s slut, he was known as the miserable fucker.”
    “Um, think you’re getting slut mixed up with twat .”
    “Screw you, dude.” Laughing, I clapped him on the back and congratulated him once more. “Does this mean I get another vacation?”
    “I doubt it. Sawyer has no family left in the UK, at least none that care for him, and gay marriage isn’t legal in Australia so I’ll probably fly my parents out here.”
    “That sucks,” I said. “I don’t understand how two people in love can still be segregated in this