"You don't sound too convincing," Stephen answered. "Come on, talk to me, baby. I'd really like to know what's going on with you. It helps me figure out what to do."
"You don't talk enough, and I love listening to you. You certainly don't have to thank me. Lord knows you put up with my rambling day in and day out. If anything I should be thanking you." Stephen pushed Adrian to his back and lay on top of him. "YWhat you did doesn't define you. You didn't enjoy it, you didn't embrace it. You aren't a sick fuck who needs to inflict pain. You did what you had to do, and got out when you could. ou are a warm, caring, loving man, and I'm lucky to have you in my life."