More stuff to say, now that I've read it a few more times:

...fulfilling a long-held ambition to push a fingertip into his best mate’s neat navel.

So THAT'S why Vince always tries to touch Howard's belly. Awww.

Such an amazing contrast between the silky-soft, delicate skin and the firm, tough core inside it.

This is legitimately the best description of a penis I have ever read.

Also, tears. I, um...have kind of a thing for men crying, and...yeah.