“Sure, I recognize you guys. I wondered who would be awake at this hour, but you’re midnighters, right?” He shook Norris’s hand.
Norris said, “Sure are. The best shift there is.”
Sean smiled. “Being a rookie sergeant, I have no seniority and thus no choice, but I do enjoy mids. So, what’s up?”
The guys stared at each other.
Norris said, “You tell him.”
Sean motioned for them to walk down the dock area. “What’s up?”
Dino seemed to lose his voice, and his mouth moved but nothing came out. It peaked Sean’s curiosity. He waited.
Finally, Dino said, “Well, we heard that you’re bisexual, and so are we. We just came out to each other recently and told one female officer and one dispatcher.” He looked at Norris. “We had a four-way with them, but Norris here is almost all into guys. I’m less so, but we are both bisexual. He just moved in with me, into my bedroom.” He fell silent.
Sean smiled. “So, you want to know about being bisexual in a straight-obsessed department and see what issues I’ve faced because obviously you’ve heard rumors I play both sides.” They nodded. At the end of the dock they turned and walked back. “It’s been heaven and hell all at the same time, but would I change anything? Hell, no. I’m glad I’m out, and, yes, I chose to come out. No one forced me. My girlfriend, who I live with, is also bisexual. She’s an attorney.”
Norris asked, “No one’s bothered you?”
“Oh, hell, yes, other officers have fucked with me, but others supported me and some just don’t care. If you add all the ones who don’t care with the ones who supported me, they’re in a majority, which means all the others can go fuck themselves.” They got back to Sean’s car, and all leaned against it. “I went to the library several times to read about sexuality. They had one particular book about bisexuality in the ancient world or some similar title. Very interesting and informative. My girlfriend found out by accident, and we argued. Later, she confessed she was bi, too, and afraid to admit it. So, I periodically get to play with my college best friend, who was also my lover. Sometimes Debbie watches. You know a lot of women secretly want to see two guys having sex, just like a lot of guys want to see two ladies go at it.”
They were all silent.
Sean said, “Go ahead with all of your questions.”
Norris fired back, “How did you come out?”
“After the girlfriend finding out, we talked about it. It was a year after that I just got fed up with hiding and came out. I came out in briefing when others were making gay and lesbian jokes. I tell you, that was not the best way. In retrospect, I’d do it slowly and to just individuals. Be cool about it, like you’re saying your Italian or Irish or whatever. God made us all the way we are. Never, and I mean never, apologize for who or what you are. Be cool. Don’t make grandiose announcements or put up billboards. Is the female officer or dispatcher out?”
“No.”
Sean said, “Sometimes, I think about starting our own police officers’ association, you know, lesbians, gays, bisexuals. I’ll tell you this. I’ve had over a dozen officers tell me privately, not counting you two, that they are gay, lesbian, or bisexual. There are a lot of closet cases. They just lack the courage to come out or sometimes admit it even to themselves. Some of the most vocal against us are closeted.”
All together, they talked for ninety minutes. They all shook after.
Dino said, “Thanks, Sarge. We really, really, really appreciate the talk and advise.”
Norris added, “Ditto.”
Sean said, “Can I ask you a question?”
They both chimed in. “Sure.”
“Which one of you was known as the duck-fucker?” He grinned, and it deepened as Dino held his hand up. “I gotta tell you, that was priceless. I haven’t heard it for a while.”
Dino sighed. “I gave it up. My sergeant suspected me, so I gave him the duck call.” Without mentioning names, Dino told Sean about the two naked officers he found that night, but they denied they were gay.
Sean added, “Lots of stuff goes on in two-man cars, and just cuz you have sex with a guy that don’t make you gay. Sometimes, it’s just getting off.”
The guys left. Sean didn’t feel bad that he failed to tell them he occasionally still has sex with Deputy Chief Nash Barrows. They began when he was a captain and Sean worked mids. The captain seduced Sean. Only Debbie knew, and she was trustworthy. Barrow’s career would end if his bi-ness were exposed. He appreciated the help to make sergeant, and Barrows expected him to make at least lieutenant. After talking about sex and being with the guys, Sean had a boner. They were both sexy, and he wouldn’t mind having a go with either or both of them. He smirked to himself.
* * * *
Norris drove his twenty-year-old black Plymouth four-door. It was a former police car with a huge engine and four-barrel carb. His grin could light the town, and he held Dino’s leg. “Dude, that was so awesome meeting with him, and he’s sexy, too. I melted when he smiled.”
“Yeah, it was great to meet with him. He’s so open and friendly. And sexy.”
“He did the same thing I did, went to the library, but I can’t see coming out in briefing. Wow.”
“I’m glad he told us to take it slow and easy. I already put a deposit down for a billboard.” Dino smirked. “Announcing that you’re gay.”
Norris punched his arm and then squeezed his package, finding a boner. He squeezed harder.
“Kinda feels good.” Dino grabbed Norris’s hand and began to suck the fingers. He pulled them back.
“You are a very sick puppy.”
Dino
