While the tub filled with hot water, Michael ordered Asher to sit on the closed toilet and lathered shaving cream on Asher’s face. Standing with his legs entwined between Asher’s knees, Michael carefully glided the razor over the overgrowth of hair sprouting from Asher’s face. It took several swipes to get Asher’s skin smooth, but by time Michael was done, the water had reached the bottom of the overflow drain in the large clawfoot tub.
They worked together. Michael gathered the shampoo, soa