"We need to get our asses up and over to the Boiler Room…it’s already 7:30!"

"I didn’t bring anything to work out in…"

"What do you work out in at home? If I remember, you’re already dressed for a workout!"

"Yeah, but that’s at home by myself. I wouldn’t mind working out naked with you – in fact, I’d really like it…but isn’t this sort of a public gym?"

"The Boiler Room is a gay men’s club…used to be part of a chain called 'The Baths' – but they all went out of business or changed names when you were probably about 5 years old. They have the best of exercise equipment – a pool, sauna, steam room…regular health club set up – with a few other amenities, like some private rooms for guys that want to 'get it on' by themselves…and a room or two where several can 'get it on' in a group! I’ve never done either there…but do enjoy talkin' to the other guys…and working out naked."

"Is everyone naked?"

"Just about…it's sort of like the historic Greek gyms where you were required to work out naked. I’ve seen a few jocks – but most guys wear sneakers, lifting gloves…and maybe a cock ring...a bunch of us wear rings - they give a little support...as well as look hot! I’ve never seen anyone there in shorts…or even a Speedo. It’s really a cool place, though – nobody worries if they get a rod on…we’ve all seen ‘em before…and there’s always someone there to spot you...or give you a 'hand' when you do heavy lifting without a jockstrap. For some guys, it’s a great place to meet other guys…you can see what’s in the package before you take it home!"

"Have you ever?"

"What…met someone there to take home?"

"Yeah…"

"Never – I may be crazy, but I’m not stupid…besides, I was never that hard up…not having anyone in my bed is a whole lot better than having the WRONG anybody in my bed…and NOW look at what I’ve got!"

"You mean me?"

"Absolutely! Now, throw on some shorts and let’s get goin’! There are a couple guys I sometimes work out with – Brad and Ted…they keep asking me if I have a boyfriend…which, of course, I don’t since you're no longer my boyfriend! They’re going to want to know all about you…which means, I tell them nothing! They’re going to really look you over good…so don’t be embarrassed…and if you pop a woody, it’ll drive 'em nuts – especially if they know that I can touch it and they can’t…in fact, if you do get a rod on, I might just give you a stroke or two when I'm sure they're looking...and then keep on workin’ out!"

"Do a lot of the guys there get rods on when they're working out?"

"Some of the younger guys...like under 25 - some do, some don't but it's something fun to look at when they do anyway...and once in a while a couple guys will get a little carried away and someone will get a hand job - that does sort of become a 'spectator' event...but nobody gets bent out of shape about it...if there was going to be any serious action, the guys head for one of the private rooms."

Kent introduced Michael as "Mike" - told him that he never wanted to hear one of those