Page 29 of Will & Patrick's Endless Honeymoon

“I know. I just…really? You did that? Forhim? You don’t even like him.”

“I likeyouand I knew you wouldn’t want him getting less than quality care.” Patrick shrugs. “It’s handled. Now you don’t have to worry about that.”

Will’s throat grows tight. “Why are you so sweet?”

Patrick slings his arm around Will, dragging him into an awkward, seat belt-hampered hug. “Stop asking stupid questions. And for Pete’s sake, I’m not sweet. Ugh.”

Will laughs wetly and sighs against Patrick’s warm throat. “I love you.”

“I know,” Patrick barks. “We’ve covered all this. I love you. You love me. We’re on our honeymoon.” He gags a little like the whole thing is gross. “Let’s not belabor it.”

Will unbuckles his seat belt and kisses Patrick hard. When he’s breathless, he presses his forehead to Patrick’s and whispers, “No, but listen. I really,reallylove you.”

“I really,reallyknow,” Patrick whispers back.

“Mr. Patterson, Dr. McCloud, we’ll be landing at Kona International in approximately twenty-five minutes. We caught a nice tail wind and we’re arriving a little early.” The captain’s voice speaks over Will’s reflexive, teary laughter.

“Buckle up,” Patrick says. “Safety first.”

With a grin of anticipation, Will does. They gaze out the window together, looking for the black lava rock and green of the Big Island of Hawaii to come into view.