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When I was finished withto hioodbyes and made my way back to my studio space Before I could close the door, I noticed that Jules had followed e expression on his face

"Yes?" I asked, suspecting he wanted to talk about the news reports on Drake

Of course, I was right

"Um, I just wanted to say that I saw that video of your husband and I wanted you to know you have my full support"

I made a face but tried to smile "That's nice," I said "Your support for what?"

"You know, for you standing by hi on the internet and on the news People don't understand and get all freaked out when it co different to do with sexuality Americans are obsessed with sex but at the same time are prudes"

I sain," I said

"If you ever want to talk, feel free I'e"

I nodded "I will"

Then, he finally turned and ambled back to the main studio space and his current sculpture

I closed the door and turned to face the studio, glad that conversation was over There's no way I could talk to Jules about my relationship with Drake, or about the trial and the video No way But it was nice of hiuy as pretty laid back about everything I was sure he'd have soe wisdo to happen I couldn't even talk to my former best friend about it Lara, yes Anyone else, no

In truth, I didn't really need to talk to anyone about it I talked to Drake and was able to tell hi about me, knew me inside and out, kneI couldn't say to him

Well, except that I worried he'd never be happy again because of how his life had been ruined by Lisa and the trials

He'd given up so much

I would have to stay positive and not show any worry I had to believe that given tio back to norain Probleht not be possible in Manhattan The trial was too big a deal here and had been covered in all the papers and on the local news hour after hour Drake's face had been plastered on every screen, his letters giggled over on gossip coluh known that reporters and paparazzi knew hiht Investors worried about his name on the banner of the foundation and corporation The hospital worried about donors not giving if Drake was on faculty