12-31-01 - 6:27 p.m.
patrick came by, early, on his way to the donut shop for chocolate donuts. "we" like chocolate donuts. he hadn't shaved and his jaw was bristled in white. we were all over each other, like teenagers.
if i hadn't had a busy weekend, he said, i'd have you on the floor in an instant.
a busy weekend, in patrick-speak, involves fulfilling his marital obligations. once a week, whether he wants to or not. i settled for coffee.