"Just imagine I'm a lousy lay and take a cold shower. I believe in you, Eddie. You can get through it. Besides, you could do better." He was pretty sure a guy like Ed could have any gay guy he wanted. All that charm, all that razzle-dazzle and the fucking confidence - he had to be a catch to the gays, right? He seemed like he would be. Harvey pulled out his cigarettes and then paused, looking at Ed.

"Can I smoke or are you not into it?" Yes, he was asking. Okay, the rogue thing was still a working progress but he didn't want to blow smoke in his face. "Helps me unwind. I don't take any meds right now but the pain ones. 500mg of something sweet, some smokes and some booze. Gets me through the day with my dick in tact and my brain not mush."

And that was all he wanted right now. "Universal genius, must be handy though. I like that. I like smarts, they're -- they're not easy but they're impressive."