Jesse starts work three days after Justin. They discover they have a shared interest in animation. They like the same writers. They agree, over a quart of Boone’s at the end of a long shift, that Captain Jack is much hotter than Will whats-his-name. They hit New York’s clubs together, and pick up matching tricks who blow them in succession against the grimy alley bricks. Jesse doesn’t understand Justin’s open relationship with his long-distance lover, but he understands Justin.

When Jesse tries to kiss him, Justin walks away and doesn’t look back. He promised no violin music. He meant it.