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Daniel Molloy’s not dead yet — but he’s running up real close to it. The rapid progression of the disease inspires him to try and reconnect with his daughters, after years of little to no contact. However, one last obstacle has been placed in the way of rekindling the relationship with his youngest: a new boyfriend for her, and a familiar face for Daniel. A grief he’d hoped to have left behind three years prior.
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The other man, whose face Daniel couldn’t see hidden as it was against the boy’s neck, mouth feverishly working at the skin, had him cornered against the tiles. One veined hand held the boy’s wrist up by the side of his head, grasping with unnecessary strength.Daniel’s mouth had gone suddenly desert dry, as an alarming voice blared between his ears: Either get on with it or get up and out. Still, he couldn’t move. He couldn’t risk alerting them to his presence—why?
He understood now in hindsight that he’d been hesitant because, at least subconsciously, Daniel had known he was witnessing a scene put on just for him.
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