Calyx Starr and Lt. Black are friends, colleagues and lovers. They shouldn't want anything more, should they? Black doesn't think so, but when he goes on a four day fundraiser with Lt. Sundhill despite Calyx's wishes, Black accidentally reveals a secret to Sundhill that changes his entire relationship with Calyx. Will he get home in time to prevent Calyx from doing something rash, or has Black ruined their chances of taking their relationship to the next level? male/male romance. This is a Juxtapose City standalone short story that is not a part of the Juxtapose City canon.