28. Reflections

After nearly a year together, EuEarl knew what this meant.
 As he watched his & KC's reflections in the bathroom mirror
he knew something was on his man's mind.
Gnawing on his thumb when he was troubled was definitely
KC's tell . Something fairly big, too, given the intensity of his
concentration.
" I know there's something you need to tell me." EuEarl began,
"Don't know what, but somethin'. And when you're ready to tell me, I'll be ready to listen. But, KC..."
KC looked down as EuEarl cleared his throat to continue.

" Just don't let my finding out beat your telling me; okay?"