What do you do when your boyfriend begins acting strangely, and at the same time, you meet someone his total opposite? Do you start having second thoughts? Jesse Jamison must confront those very questions. After two years of living with his lover Dennis "Denny" Christopoulos, a charming flight attendant, the man starts taking on extra flights, making excuses for not coming home, and receiving private phone calls. During this time, Jesse also meets Nick Warden, a new neighbor. He immediately sees the contrasts between the two men and finds Nick attractive on so many levels. Meanwhile, Denny has growing reservations about his relationship with Jesse, especially once a new man comes into his own life. Yet Denny isn't ready to give up the good thing he has going with Jesse since he isn't sure about the new man's intentions, or his own feelings. Nick also struggles with his growing love for Jesse. While he would like nothing more than to claim Jesse for himself, his integrity prevents him from playing the home-wrecker. His hesitation to step in, however, nearly causes his undoing and a missed opportunity at love. Each man has his own second thoughts. But who will act on them, and what will be the consequences?

Second Thoughts

A whine and a bark from Clyde interrupted his inspection. Walking into the living room, he saw Shelby on the patio. She was sitting, looking expectantly through the glass. When she saw him, she stood, tail wagging. She raised a paw and scratched at the door. Nick opened the door. She came in to greet him and Clyde.


“What’re you doin’ here, girl?” Nick asked, bending to pet her.


He stepped outside to see if Jesse was out in the yard or common area. He wasn’t. Disappointed, Nick came back and stood with his hands on his hips.


“Well, I guess I better take you home before I go. Besides, that’ll give me a chance to see your master.”


The thought of maybe seeing Jesse made Nick feel good, although it also brought some feeling of discomfort due to the Denny situation.


The trio exited Nick’s condo and walked down to Jesse’s. He rang the bell. No answer.


He knocked on the door. Still no answer. He looked down at the two hounds seated side by side on the stoop, watching him.


Chapter 27