"We are worried about you." Kevin made it simple. He took Jared to lunch in the middle of the week. It was the best day to be out in the chilly winter wind. They headed to their favorite cafe, which served heaping portions of its lunch specials. They ordered open roast beef sandwiches smothered in brown gravy with a side of green beans and mashed potatoes.
"What do you mean?" Jared acted like he didn't remember a thing about the dinner party Nori had for them.
"You know, we're friends, you can talk about this to me." Kevin wanted to talk to Jared sooner, but there was work and of course, getting a new home situated with his new wife, Mel. They were still trying to figure that out.
"There's nothing to talk about," Jared shrugged. Kevin nodded, and they ate the meal until they were stuffed.
"You've got to let it go with Justin." Kevin finally said as he nursed on a hot cup of coffee.
"I know." Jared sounded as if he'd figured it out on his own.
"You've got Nori now, and Justin has Carmen. Don't make it a competition. Just go your own way."
"I will. I've stopped drinking. And I'm going to an online therapy group chat." He said he didn't really like it. He felt it was just a way your insurance could get you money. "I was at my lowest, and I didn't mean to. I mean - I don't want Nori to have to deal with someone like that. She's lovely. And I know I haven't always made the best choices."
"Well, you know I'm here if you need to talk," Kevin smiled back, happy that Jared was moving forward.
"You might be the best guy friend I ever had," Jared smirked.
"Who would have thunk it?" Kevin laughed.
"Yeah, I'm still shocked you and Mel got married," Jared told him he thought Kevin would always be single. "You know, like me."
"Well, I think Nori is good for you, you might be husband material after all." Kevin nodded. It was good seeing Jared adulting.
Didn't realize that Jared is bi...
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