I enjoyed this very much. I particularly liked Bodie's realization, which offers a new spin on why he doesn't talk about his past:
It occurred to Bodie that he might be looking at this from the wrong angle. He was worried about becoming too fond of Doyle, but maybe it was the other way around. Maybe Doyle was becoming attached to him.
He liked that idea. A lot. And in the interests of encouraging Doyle’s continued fascination, Bodie decided he would dole out bits of his past very sparingly in the future. Drop a titbit now and again when he wanted Doyle’s full attention, but otherwise play it close to the chest.
Africa alone ought to be enough material for years to come.
Keeping secrets to keep Doyle close...I can definitely see this.
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It occurred to Bodie that he might be looking at this from the wrong angle. He was worried about becoming too fond of Doyle, but maybe it was the other way around. Maybe Doyle was becoming attached to him.
He liked that idea. A lot. And in the interests of encouraging Doyle’s continued fascination, Bodie decided he would dole out bits of his past very sparingly in the future. Drop a titbit now and again when he wanted Doyle’s full attention, but otherwise play it close to the chest.
Africa alone ought to be enough material for years to come.
Keeping secrets to keep Doyle close...I can definitely see this.