"I guess there is that. You don't have to pretend with me. You're paying me so I don't mind what you do. It must be easier than all the dance of dating." Bill had toyed around the concept a few times but his boss had put an end to it, said it was bad for business. And it was. Besides, he always seemed to end up with older guys who were jerks to him. He wasn't sure what about him attracted jerks, it just did.

"I like older guys, they tend to be more mature and the like. And they know what they're doing. I don't have a clue so it's good to have someone to help you. And to love you too, I guess. I like guys that are... not total dicks." He had low standards and low bars but still, people tripped over them and still disappointed him.