“You’re late!” Jack Twist yelled as Ennis climbed from his truck. Jack arrived at camp hours before - redlined it all the way! He pitched the tent, even started supper. Jack was not necessarily the worrying type, but he couldn’t help but think that Ennis wouldn’t show; or worse, had an accident navigating the terrain. But Ennis made it, and Jack Twist could finally relax. Jack studied his lover as he neared. He couldn’t hide his awe, his excitement as his lover approached.
“Look what I brought..beans!” Ennis laughed as he shoved a can of bettermost beans into Jack’s hands. “Very funny, Cowboy!” Jack laughed as he put the can aside. “C’mon – I got some steaks on for supper. I’m also heatin’ up a few ears of corn.” Jack’s excitement was absolutely palpable, and Ennis couldn’t help but be affected! Ennis cleared a spot on the chilly earth and took a seat. He watched as Jack flipped the savory looking T-Bone steaks. He was hungry, but once he caught a look at Jack’s booty as he bent over the small grill, Ennis developed an appetite for more than just food.
Ennis liked his meat cooked medium well, a fact that Jack learned and stored away for future reference. Jack grilled the T-Bone to perfection and gently handed Ennis a plate piled high with steak, a couple of ears of corn and asparagus. He took a seat right alongside Ennis and placed a warm hand on his knee. “Eat up, Cowboy!” It was Jack, mouthing the command between bites of corn-on-the-cob. “After supper we can take a hike, or ride the horses out across the stream. I found a clearing flush with wildflowers just like the ones that grew up on Brokeback.” Ennis was silent as he enjoyed his food. Jack was a little more talkative than usual, but Ennis was fine with that. “You’re the only one for me, Jack Twist!” Ennis thought as he beheld his animated and jubilant lover. When dinner was eaten and the dishes cleared away, Ennis and Jack mounted the horses and rode east…