Loving Edits by Mickie B. Ashling

Author:Mickie B. Ashling [Ashling, Mickie B.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press

Chapter 17

TONO sat on the sectional in the living room watching a replay of last year’s World Cup. He was waiting for Samuel, Mick’s therapist, who’d accompanied Mick up to Paul’s to get him settled. Tono had reassured Mick that he would keep Samuel occupied while he and Paul spent some time going over the initial edits for Mick’s sequel. Mick had finally given in and consented to let Paul read it. He was thrilled when Paul told him― in his publishing voice― that he had another hit on his hands, but it would require some editing. Not surprising, due to the length of time it had taken to put his thoughts on paper. The last year alone had been one constant interruption, so the news that some portions of the manuscript were disjointed wasn’t a big shock. They’d agreed to meet two nights a week, and tonight would be their first attempt.

Tono could use the private time with Samuel to figure out the logistics of dealing with the new challenges that living with a paraplegic entailed. He had questions that he was reluctant to ask in Mick’s presence, so this opportunity to pick Samuel’s brain was a godsend.

The move to the new apartment had gone smoothly, all things considered. It had taken a little over a week to get the paperwork and money squared away and an additional ten days to refit the apartment to make it wheelchair friendly. The major renovation was in the master bathroom―holding bars, sitting benches, a lowered sink, a higher commode―items necessary to make Mick’s life easier and more independent. Mick chafed at any sort of assistance in the bathroom, claiming that he could still manage on his own. He had major issues about doing his business with an audience. He only agreed to Tono’s presence in the shower and sharing that space if the visit was for sexual reasons. Mick’s need to maintain the illusion that he was the same man was imperative so he wouldn’t sink back into his depression and resume talks of suicide. Fortunately, there were two full bathrooms in the apartment, allowing both of them the privacy they deserved.

Other than his legs, most of Mick’s body functioned normally for now, and they’d been very creative in their lovemaking, which was an important part of their relationship. Mick had said repeatedly that he needed to know he was still man enough to keep Tono sexually fulfilled and satisfied. They’d figured out different ways to have sex so Mick didn’t feel inadequate or hampered in any way. The range of motion in his hips was still good, which contributed to his calmer state of mind. So long as his creative and sexual juices still flowed, he could accept what was happening within his body.

Tono had reluctantly agreed to hire a full-time physical therapist rather than take on the role by himself. It would require skills he didn’t have to keep Mick in the best physical shape possible. Every day they learned more and more about ALS.

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