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things could be like if you really could go straight. Legally speaking.”
    “Same here.”
    “I can’t say I had a real plan when I decided to come here. I only knew I wanted to see you again.
    In a crazy way, you’ve been one of the constants in my life.”
    “It’s been the same for me.”
    They both seemed to consider this for a few moments.
    “How would this work?” Noel finally steeled himself to ask. “ Could it work?”
    “Unlike your friend with the greenhouse, I don’t pretend to know the future. But regardless of what happens with us, I’m through with the Bureau.”
    “You’re not with the Bureau?”
    Robert shook his head.
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    “You quit ?”
    “I quit.”
    After the initial surge of relief, Noel was conscious of a wave of guilt. Was the decision to leave the FBI what Robert honestly wanted? Or was it what he was stuck with after Noel had inadvertently sabotaged his career?
    He said tentatively, “Are you okay with that?”
    “Honestly? Yes. It was time for a change. I realized a long time ago a lot of the fun went out of it for me when you dropped out of the game.”
    Robert set his coffee cup on the floor, reached over, took Noel’s cup and put it on the nightstand.
    “So, having seen firsthand how busy your social calendar is, I was thinking I better find out now what your plans are for New Year’s.”
    Noel laughed, reaching for him. “I was planning on a quiet evening at home. Maybe phone a friend.”
    His mouth a kiss away from Noel’s, Robert said, “Angel, I’m going to save you a fortune on long distance charges.”
    About the Author
    A distinct voice in gay fiction, multi-award-winning author Josh Lanyon has been writing gay mystery and romance for over a decade. In addition to numerous short stories, novellas and novels, Josh is the author of the critically acclaimed Adrien English series, including The Hell You Say , winner of the 2006 USA Book News award for GLBT Fiction. Josh is an EPIC Award winner and a three-time Lambda Literary Award finalist. Josh is also the author of the definitive M/M writing guide Man, Oh Man! Writing M/M
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