It's weird maybe, but there's something about that I like, that Thomas enjoys going skating just for fun, that it doesn't have to be something with any particular goal in mind. Not that goals aren't good to have, but sometimes it's nice just to relax and have fun and I'm so so glad I can be a part of that.

"Derek's never mentioned that you did that," I say, though it's not really any revelation. There's plenty Derek's never told me and it doesn't mean anything. "That sounds really nice though. And fun. For both of you. Have you, uhm." I hesitate a second and it's probably only the two beers I've had that give me the courage to ask, "Have you ever thought of... of something with him? I know you said before that you're not really sure the type of person you like and I'm sorry if I'm being really nosy. You can tell me to shut up, you won't be the first person to say that to me ever. I'm just curious. I think-- I think he could really like you."