"Damien wonders if he will be happy with a woman who is not Gabriel, or even a man who is not Gabriel."

I really liked that line. You write well. I know people like Gabriel, too. Charismatic and caring about people but also kind of oblivious to the effects of their actions. I like that I knew Damien wasn't going to say anything even as he was pulling Gabriel outside. Might you continue this, or are you going to leave it here?