Manny was totally freaked out about my fungal tongue infection. That is why I haven't seen him. I should have known. I should of guessed.
He got even more nervous and even started to stutter when I told him I'd had it for a few years. It had been a crack, it developed into a hole, recently, most likely from the tongue scraper, I used a week, or so, ago. But, I have had it for most of the time I have had Manny, if you'll excuse the expression.
But not as bad as it is now, hey?
No Man, not as bad as it is now.
That seemed to pacify his demons some what.
He called to ask me about the census. I told him we should have been in the same house and then we could have had our relationship acknowledge... like I really care. But, just because I don't give a stuff about gay marriage, I see no reason why those who want to go down that path, shouldn't be allowed to.
I'd do it for the brother's and sisters, if they thought it would make a difference.
I guess I must care some what, otherwise I wouldn't have thought of it.
How long before your mouth is better? asked Manny.
It's practically better now.
How long is the treatment that your doctor gave you? he persisted
Eight weeks.
Okay, Chris, I want to make a date with you for eight weeks time.
You can't be serious?
Manny laughed his nervous laugh.
Only seven now, I said.
Even better, he said.
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I guess I was right... And you should have known better. No preaching or morals involved, you could have easily reassured Manny, and he wouldn't have needed to go through his fears all alone. That must have been the worst of it all...
Being considerate is a fine quality, Christian! (I know you know that...) :-)
I should tell Man that the specialist suggested that he could have given it to me because of his HIV status. You know, he's the one with the impaired immune system. That probably would have sent him off for full blood work.
He, he, he.
But I didn't.
So you deserve a rewarding word for being considerate! You've been kind and thoughtful, Christian. That's becoming more rare/seldom everyday. And your consciousness is at rest. Congratulations!
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