[ He's trying. He is, and he pushes forward as best he can, valiantly ignoring David's dramatic gesture of impatience in his peripheral vision. But it's still not a great explanation, and he knows it. Partly because he's still coming to terms with the idea himself.

He glances sidelong at David, wary, but for once his husband's reaction is inscrutable. With his eyes squeezed tightly shut and his head tilted up to the sky, it's impossible to tell if he's about to laugh in pure joy or kick Patrick out of the room on his ass after all. Patrick sighs, sliding his sweaty palms along his thighs, and looks away again, just in time to miss the expression on David's face as he finally opens his eyes again and looks at him. ]

I'm saying...

I'm saying...if you were open to another - [ He clears his throat. ] threesome...situation, with consent this time, then that might be something that I...might also...be interested in...exploring.

[ Flawless.

He's quick to mitigate his words, though, speaking hurriedly before David has a chance to reply. ]

But only - only if you really wanted it, David. I meant what I said. All I need is you. And if this isn't something you want, you really want, then I'll never ask again. I don't care if I didn't get the...experiences you did. I love you.