Having Tommy with him is enough to keep him together tonight. That’s all he wanted, and glad he has it. He clicks his tape on and hears the notes from the guitar before tucking his face in between the linens and Tommy’s neck.

From there he tucks his body in as close as he can to his partner‘s, letting the protection and warmth offered to him lay over his body like a blanket would. He’s safe. They were safe. For tonight, that’s all he wanted. And Billy has it, easing himself into a sleep far better than he thought he’d get on a night like this.