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

“Well,” Nick went on, “this is short notice, but I was wondering if you’d like to go to Ann Arbor with me and catch the game. It’s Michigan—Illinois, your alma mater.”


Jesse had to mentally take a deep breath and restrain himself from shouting “Hell, yes” into the phone. “Hey, that sounds good. I’d have to check with Denny and see if he’s gonna be home.”


A jumble of thoughts and feelings rushed through Jesse’s head. God, after all the time he’s been gone, Denny’ll probably be home this weekend. Shit, why would I rather go to Ann Arbor with Nick than be home with Denny? Jesse’s thoughts were interrupted by Nick’s voice.


“Uh…yeah…sure. Well, you let me know as soon as you check with your guy. I’d understand if you couldn’t make it.”


“I will, I will. I’ll call Denny right away and see where he is and when he expects to be home…and Nick?”


“Thanks for thinking of me. I kinda need some distraction this weekend.”


Chapter 38