When cowboy Gage Wellton visits boyhood friend, Corey Cassidy, for a fun-filled weekend in New York City, Corey's life is turned upside down. The two have the time of their lives in the big city. As memories of their childhoods unfold, dancing, drinking, and a night of heavy sex ensue.<br><br>Gage soon finds himself smitten, which he didn't expect. It's too late for romance though, since Gage has to head back to his ranch, ending the weekend of fun and good memories. Corey asks him to stay, but Gage has obligations in Kansas and decides to return home, leaving Corey and the city behind.<br><br>Once back home, Gage struggles without Corey at his side. Then a rodeo accident sends Gage to the hospital and Corey shows up to visit. Corey becomes medicine for Gage. During his visit, the two become intimate again. But it's hard for a closeted, gay cowboy to survive in a straight man's world. Will love be enough to make one man change his entire life for another?

The Weekender

I’m no longer needed here in Hiding, I decide. Between Mama and our three ranch hands, the ranch and business can function just fine without me. My days of hard work and establishing our company are long over. The business makes plenty of money. Our reputation of raising the best Appaloosas in Kansas precedes us. What I have accomplished with much help in the last ten years can now take care of itself. The five of us can live well by the business’ success. Money is in the bank from our outstanding profits. More money will be coming in throughout the future years. Wellton Appaloosas has a strong future ahead of it. Life will be good for all of us. I can now sit back and relax if I want to. I’ve created this comfort zone for all of us. I can do what I want now, move on, and feel free. Or just stay put. Whatever I want to do. It’s all up to me.


Chapter 26