~Part 26

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Later, when Frank reluctantly released Gerard from his bed because he had a family who loved him and needed to see him or some bullshit, they stood kissing in the front hall for a while.

"Oh," said Gerard, fumbling in the pocket of his coat. "I have something for you."

He uncurled his fingers and Frank looked down to see the rosary nestled in the palm of his hand. His breath caught and he didn't know what to say for a moment.

"You're not going to turn it down again," Gerard said nervously. "Right?"

Gerard lifted his hand and wound the beads gently around Frank's wrist. Frank touched them with his free hand. His throat was tight and his fucking eyes were filling up. He blinked and rolled his eyes at himself and said, "Don't try to change your mind, though, okay? It's mine now."

Gerard smiled, broad, happy and relieved. He said, "It always was."

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