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

“Ah, yes, Clyde. Nice little beagle,” she continued.


“Whatever,” she went on undeterred. “Angela just loves dogs, especially bassets. Don’t you, dear?”


“Um…well…yes, Aunt Ursula, if you say so,” Angela said with a soft laugh.


Aunt Ursula’s real motivation was revealed when she suggested it might be time for Clyde’s nightly walk and added it would be nice for Angela to get a little air.


“Yeah…uh…that would be fine,” Nick stammered, still a little off guard.


“It’s about time for Shelby’s walk, too,” Jesse added.


“No, dear,” Mrs. K. broke in. “I’ll need you two to help me with the dishes.”


“Of course we’ll help you,” Denny chimed in.


“You, volunteering to do dishes?” Jesse snickered.


“Jesse Jamison! You cut me to the quick!” said Denny, taking mock affront. “Come on, Jess. I’ll take a walk with you and Shelby later,” he added.


Chapter 36