Sean Michael A Hammer Novel 12 Spoken

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."Mmm." He reached out, held Eric inside him."God, I love you, babe.""Love."So good.Spoken - 101Eric slipped out of him and curled up beside him, nuzzling."You're amazing, you knowthat?""Mmm.I'm just.a guy in love.""No, you're a guy in love with me.That makes all the difference."Spoken - 102Chapter SixteenEric hurried toward the Hammer, flashing the bouncer his guest pass.He grabbed hisphone and hit autodial one as he went in, waiting for Kenny to pick up."Hey, love.""Hey.I'm at the Hammer.Have you started your evening yet?""No, I was feeding the dogs and making a sandwich.How was your day?""Good.I've just gotten to the Hammer.When are you meeting the guys?" He saw Oliverat his usual table and waved, slowly making his way over."At seven-fifteen.Our.our box came, love.""Oh.Oh, wow.That was fast." He laughed softly, excitement going through him."Didyou open it?""No.No, I thought we should, together." Kenny chuckled softly."I'll be home aroundten-thirty.""I'll be there." With bells on."Me, too.Are you sure it's good for me to go?""Babe.They're good people.Go and have fun.I'll meet you back at home and we canplay with our new toys.""Okay.Okay, you have fun, too.I love you.""I love you, babe." He shut off his phone, grinning like a fool in love, and took his seat atOliver's table."Hey.""Good evening.You look pleased." Oliver nodded to him, smiled."I was just talking to Kenny.He's meeting your Jack and Jim, and I think Tanny, too, fora movie.""Yes, they're all very excited.Jim was driving Marcus insane."He chuckled and winked."I thought that was par for the course with the two of them.""Pretty much.Yes.I think Marcus quite enjoys it."Spoken - 103Xavier came over, phone in hand."Oliver.Les."Oliver took the phone, speaking quietly."Les? What's wrong? Calm down.No, now justrelax.Eric and I are on the way." Oliver looked over at the club manager, the mensharing a quiet look."I need you.""To find Marcus? Is Manning okay?""He collapsed.We'll head to the hospital."Eric stood up, reaching into his pocket for his phone."Should I call Kenny? Get them tomeet us there?""Does he have a vehicle?""I don't know.I walked here from work so he could take the car if he needed to, but Idon't know where they were meeting." He followed Oliver out the door."Marcus will.If Tanny's with them, William will.Call your boy, please, tell them to waitat the theater."Eric hit the autodial for Kenny again as they headed toward Oliver's car."Hey, there.""Babe.Manning's collapsed.Oliver and I are headed for the hospital.Marcus or Billy willbe by to pick you guys up and bring you.""Oh, my God.Should I do something? I'm almost at the theater.""Just wait at the theater until Marcus or Billy get there.Keep everyone calm.""Absolutely.You be careful.No speeding.""I'll tell Oliver.Babe.I love you.""I know.It will be okay." His lover was so steady, so sure with things like this.Oliver touched his arm."Marcus and William are heading for the theater.We'll meet upat the hospital and see what Les needs."He nodded to Oliver."Okay, I'll see you soon, babe.I love you." He knew he'd just saidit, but he felt the need to say it again.He hung up and got into Oliver's car."Do you know what happened?""Les is frantic.I know Manning's been overworking, not taking care of himself.The manneeds to commit to a private practice and stop this hospital nonsense."Spoken - 104"He doesn't want to give it up?" He figured conversation was better than sitting inworried silence."I think he's a bit addicted to the pace, honestly.Although I must say, Les has firmopinions and where Manning's health is concerned the man is relentless.""That's good.It'll help." He knew from experience how much good it did, havingsomeone strong in your corner."Oh, I'm sorry.I didn't think.Will this be too painful for either one of you?""No, we'll be fine.You want Kenny there.He's amazing.So strong.""He must be.I remember that from when you were ill.He was always so incrediblypositive."Eric nodded, so proud of his lover."Kenny saved my life." Not the chemo, not thedoctors, but his Kenny.Oh, the rest had something to do with it, but without Kenny hewould have never made it."I'm sure he will be a big source of comfort for Les." Oliver offered him a warm smile,then turned into the hospital parking lot.He nodded."Hopefully Les won't need much comfort.I bet he's going to be pissed atManning, though." The sub had clearly been furious with Doc at Oliver's party; Ericcould only imagine how Les would react to this once his lover was on the road torecovery."It will be a fascinating power play to watch, once Manning is well." Oliver parked,looked over at him."I will confess.I'm not particularly comfortable with medical.situations.""Would you like me to deal with Les and the doctors?" He was old hat at that."I would be grateful for your assistance.""I'm happy to help." It would feel good to be able to do something for Oliver for achange.They headed into the ER, Oliver looking around the room, then heading for thereceptionist."Our friend, Dr.Manning, is ill.His partner called us.""I'm sorry, sir, but I'm not allowed to give out information unless you're a relative."Eric leaned in and gave the receptionist a smile."I know you're busy, but maybe youcould tell us what waiting room we might find his partner in?"Spoken - 105"Yes, there's a public waiting room down the hall.If he's not in triage with the patient,he'll be in there.""Thank you very much." Eric pointed down the hall."Come on, Oliver.We'll find himthis way." And if they didn't, they'd be able to find someone to help them, or at least tolet Les know they were here."Right behind you." They walked down the hall and suddenly Les was hurtling towardthem.Oh, man, he wished Kenny was here already.He'd know what to say, how to help Les.Oliver, however, seemed to understand that part, arms opening."Easy.Easy.How is he?""I don't know! They're still working on him.He came home and collapsed and I had tocall the ambulance and it took so long for them to come and then they couldn't get himconscious and I'm going to kill him!"Oliver nodded, hands sliding down Les' back in a comforting caress."They'll take goodcare of him, Les.And then you'll be able to beat him.""I will, you know.I don't care what our roles are supposed to be -- he's neglected himselfonce too often and I won't put up with it!" With that, the tears that Les had obviouslybeen fighting began leaking, the poor sub blinking hard against them."Good." Oliver nodded."You're allowed to be angry and scared, boy.I'm right here [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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