David was quieter than usual at breakfast.

"In light of what happened at Becka and Brad's engagement dinner, it'd be in poor taste to muse that our household is a bipartisan one," Other David said, pouring himself another cup of coffee.

David chuckled. "Stop it."

"It's ironic though, isn't it? What with the closeted Republicans being the ones who solicit guys on the DL and Brad being such a devoted Democrat... "

David looked up from his paper. "You're hoping I'll change my mind, aren't you?"

Other David took his hand and kissed it. "Absolutely not. I love you and I knew what I was getting into when I committed to you. We are a couple made up of individuals, not the other way around. What you do behind closed voting booths is your own business." Other David returned to his half of the paper. "Even if your party won't pay us the same courtesy behind closed doors."

"You needn't be snide."

"Ironically, that wasn't intended to be snide. It's purely factual."

David took his plate to the sink. "Well, you said it snidely." Other David got up and hugged his boyfriend in the kitchen.

"Babe, I respect you and your opinions and your ideals. We're both very passionate about the outcome of this election and it's difficult. But the most important thing is that I love you, not your party." They kissed.

"Oh shit," said David, checking his watch. "I gotta get going if I'm gonna vote and make it to work on time." He grabbed his coat and bag and rushed to the door. "Babe, thanks. I know it's not easy living with a gay Republican."

"Probably as difficult as living with a left-wing liberal."

"And you're right. I respect your opinions and your ideals too. And regardless of the outcome of this election, our relationship is stronger."

"Yes, well, except one of our candidates would rather not have our relationship recognized by law... " Other David said, grabbing his coat and back and joining David at the door.

"Babe. Seriously. If your candidate wins, I won't begrudge you. I won't."

"Awww," said Other David, kissing David's forehead. "That makes one of us."

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