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Comfort
Chapter 3
Adam headed back downstairs. Rocky was brewing a new pot of coffee, and had gotten a mug down for Adam.
"Coffee will be ready in a few," Rocky said. Adam smiled, and sat on the stool next to the bar of the kitchen. Rocky smiled back. "So any word from the rest of the gang?"
"Kim called and wished me a merry one in case she didn't get to call on the actual day. And I got a card from Aisha." Adam said.
"Me too," Rocky said pointing to his fireplace. "It is hanging up there with the one I got from Tanya, and Tommy."
"Cool. Yeah, Trini and Billy gave me a call too, but since they're on a ship it was hard to really talk. Just wished us a merry one as well."
"That was nice of them. Are they enjoying their honeymoon?"
"I think so. But you know those two. They're probably more interested in the sea life in the ports they visit than doing what they're supposed to be doing on their honeymoon." The two friends chuckled at this. Rocky poured Adam a cup of coffee, and Adam readily accepted it.
"So, any new loves in your life?" Rocky smiled.
Adam blushed. "No. You know me. Single."
"Really? Cause I heard a rumor…"
Adam's eyes grew wide. "A rumor about what?"
"Well Kim called the other day, and said Kat and I should try to cheer you up this Christmas. She wouldn't say why, except that you had gotten your heartbroken recently."
"Damn her."
"So spill. What happened?"
Adam sighed. "I was living with someone for two years."
"What?" Rocky exclaimed. "And you didn't tell me?"
"I didn't tell anyone Rocky."
"Then how did Kim know?"
"She was the only one who knew. She came by one day unannounced as a surprise."
"You lived with someone for two years, and you didn't tell any of us? Who was it? Rita?"
Adam smirked. "No. But thanks for that image."
"You're welcome. So what happened?"
"It ended bad. I'll just leave it at that."
Rocky wanted to press for more info, but saw the look on his friend's face, and decided to drop it for now. He went over to the TV and put in a DVD of the classic Rudolph special.
"I can't believe you have that," Adam smiled, as he sat down on the couch.
"Duh! It is only the best!" Rocky said and sat down right next to his friend. They stayed silent for a little while, but then Rocky put his hand on Adam's shoulder in a comforting way. "Look, I know you probably don't want to talk about what happened. Just so you know, I'm here for you when you do. I know we haven't been close lately. Not like we used to. It is my own fault, I know, but I just want you to know I'm here."
Adam smiled bashfully. "Thanks Rocky. We'll talk. I promise."
Now if he was only sure he would actually keep that promise.