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Fay pauses a second. That conversation in the back yard – was

that seriously just two hours ago? But it seems like a lifetime ago.

now.

“Yes,” she says slowly. “But in case we figure out that we…can’t.

Like if we can’t get passports or something. Then I guess I want to know everything I can about this life I’m marrying into.”

It’s Daniel’s turn to shrug now as he turns to look out the window.

Fay studies him, considering that Daniel has done everything he

can to avoid learning more about this life. That he actively avoids

  1. it.

So why was she, who was his match in so many ways, so curious?

After a moment, Fay clears her throat. “Daniel,” she says slowly,

quietly. “Why do you think it is that you don’t want this life. I mean, I know why I don’t. But you were born into it. Do you think it’s something about like…who you are, intrinsically, that makes you a mismatch? Or is it something else?”

He turns to glare at her then. “Are you asking if I don’t belong here

because I’m…”

him, not understanding, before the pieces

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hadn’t been thinking about whether it was because he’s gay. “No, not at all. But…” she pauses a moment and takes a sip of wine. “Well, that’s

why?”

his head ruefully. “No,” he says. “I think it’s

a family – family, lineage, is…everything. But,” he looks her in the eye then, “it’s not possible that I’m the only

desires. Predilections. Preferences.”

understanding. “I’m sure that you’re right.”

a minute, brooding, but Fay bites her

asking her next question. She’s in a

little impulsive

basement unscathed. So,

are you like…seeing anyone?” she asks

he says, surprised, and then scowls. “No,

murmurs. “I’m not.”

about Colin?” she asks, surprised. “The

shop?”

he murmurs, embarrassed. “We were never

says, resting her chin in her palm and

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