"I was thinking maybe we could go to the cove, like the first time," Derek replies, looking at Thomas hopefully. That's a good memory in Derek's book. Thomas had handled learning about Derek's secret so well, and he feels like that was a turning point in their friendship. He'd felt closer to Thomas after that, and more like he could trust him.

"It's not too cold yet," Derek tells him, tossing a water bottle his way. "You up for it?"