It's a funny statement, but not one without truth, and even as Philip grinds out a laugh, he has to realize the reality of it. Darrow is different, of course, and while they would still get arrested if anyone were to catch them, it wouldn't be because they're both men. In the thirties, that in itself was illegal and Philip had been exceptionally careful never to get caught. He does the same in Darrow. It's true he doesn't worry quite as much, but he also doesn't take any men out on dates like he does with women.

Even now, he's careful about what he does.

"Wouldn't want to get caught either way," he says instead, because he's not about to let anything ruin this. He tugs at Freddie's trousers, getting them down further and he knows it's going to be a tight fit, rough and quick, but that makes it somehow more appealing. "Ought to get me ready, shouldn't you?"