It's been 3 weeks now since I told Ray, the only person I told I was gay. I guess like every gay man I always knew I was, deep down.
Flashback
Fraser walks into the station
"Hey, Ray"
"You called me Ray, so you're back?" says Vecchio
"Yep"
"How much of you is back?" asks Vecchio
"100%"
"Welcome back, alright lets go"
"Actually I just came to tell you I'm leaving"
Vecchio looks at him
"For a while, I'm going to Canada for a few weeks" Ben tells him
"Was that you're choice?"
Fraser nods
Vecchio looks at him again
"I will be back...I promise" Ben reassures him
"Ok"
"I...uh I wanted to tell you before I leave that...you don't have to worry about me and Francesca"
"Dude, it's cool you said nothing happened and I believe you"
"It didn't" Ben says
"I know because she's my sister"
"No, because she's not my type and she's...you know, the wrong species"
"What...oh, oh you're..."
"Gay, yes" Ben cuts him off
Turnbull walks in
"Sir, we should start going"
"Right" Ben replies
"Hey, let me drive you"
"No, it's alright Turnbull has the day off" Ben tells him
Turnbull walks out
"So you're just going to say that and go"
"Do you have something to say?" Ben asks
"No"
End of Flashback
I think in retrospect if I did it any other way, I would have chickened out.
Fraser walks down the station halls
"Excuse me, I'm looking for Ray Vecchio"
"You found him" Ray replies
"I'm sorry there must be a mistake. I'm talking about Detective Raymond Vecchio of the Chicago Police Department"
Ray pulls out his badge
"Detective Raymond Vecchio of the Chicago Police Department...everyone here knows who I am Fraser how about you"
A few hours later
Ray downs the rest of his beer and gets up. He dressed in a three piece black suit he makes his way across the room which seemed like two islands away.
"May I have this dance?" asks Ray
Fraser looks behind him until he realises the question was aimed at him
"Yes"
Fraser wakes
The next day Fraser walks into the station
"Hi, Fraser"
"Francesca, have you seen Ray?" Ben asks her
"Constable, a word"
Fraser leaves the station and heads for Ray's apartment
So I found him in the cemetery
"Can I ask you a question?"
Snapping out of my daydream I nod
"Do you find me attractive?" asks Ray
Oh, yes...wait does he want me to answer that honestly
"Well, you find me attractive?" Ray asks again
"In what sense"
Stalling, I can't lie through
"Very much so yes"
We're back to talking about his ex again...Stella. I've never met the woman and I already hate her. No I don't, I'm just...yes I am jealous, so sue me.
A few days later Fraser wakes in the car
"Nice dream, I take it"
What are we doing here...ah surveillance"
Of his ex wife no doubt, who it's pretty obvious he's still in love with.
A few weeks later in the Consulate
"I'm sorry, but you're never going to convince me that curling is a sport. It will always be just sweeping to me"
Ray stands
"I have to make a phone call"
"Stella?" Ben asks not looking up
Silence
"Yes, I know about you two"
"Of course you do...how much do you know?" asks Ray
"I know that you've been back together 5 weeks now"
"Listen..."
"Ray, you don't have to explain" Ben cuts him off
"You're not going to tell me I'm making a mistake"
"You won't know unless you try" Ben replies
"So, you think it's a good idea?"
"You certainly look happier"
Ray smiles
"So, speaking of secrets"
"What?" Ben asks
"Fraser, you know that there is nothing you can tell me that would stop me wanting to be your partner"
"I don't know what..."
"Ok, maybe you're not ready to tell me yet" Ray cuts him off "Maybe you'll never be ready to tell me. Just know when you are I'm a good listener"
Silence
"Ok, well I'm going to make some coffees"
"You're right" Ben says
"Sorry?"
"I'm...gay...how did you know?" asks Ben
Ray shrugs
"I can read people"