James was taken aback again, this time because he realized what Thierry meant and it hit him hard. Sometimes the sex ain't enough. Despite Thierry's horrible use of the English language, a fact that James had been able to ignore most of their encounter, there was a wisdom in his words. James had almost missed it. In fact, James realized, Thierry was giving the best advice James could ask for.
The vampire swallowed. Paxton and he were more than just sex, weren't they? James had not felt the same way about anyone. But did that mean it was something he should cling to or was it only the first of many times a man would reach through to James' cold heart and warm it? Without another experience like it, James had nothing to base his feelings on. He needed to try it with someone else. Afterwards, he would see how he felt about Paxton and, if those feelings remained, then it would be an indication of something more. Something he wanted to hold onto. Yes, that was the plan.
James clasped Thierry by the shoulder and squeezed. "Thank you, Thierry. You've helped me tremendously. I need to go." Without any further remarks, James turned and walked briskly back towards his car.