[In his adult years, Henry never doubted that he was different, or special, though there has never been a time in his life when he wanted this to apply more to a single person — someone who would view him that way, as preciously as he views him in turn.

Each and every item on that figurative list is elevating. Not that there was ever any doubt by now, but it means that they are secure in each other’s hearts, and what better way to feel safe, and close, and to have his life so blissfully tangled up in Alec’s?]

Privileges, all of them. I won’t squander any of it.

[And he means that. His chest feels tight again.]

I feel like I could make a little list of things for you, too.