Ryan Phillips, a speech and language pathologist in the physical rehabilitation unit of a major university hospital, has recently been wounded by the ending of a relationship. He is called in to treat a patient suffering from a traumatic brain injury. In the course of his treatments, he begins to have feelings for the man.<br><br>But is he ready to be healed, and will the patient heal enough to be able to return the love growing between them? Can he find the words to express it?

Finding the Words

“No, no.” André said firmly. He grabbed a towel and limped out of the room. Ryan followed, but André entered his bedroom and closed the door behind him. 


Ryan stood in the hallway, dumbfounded. What had happened? Fate had taken over and did what Ryan had been afraid to do: let André know he wanted him. André’s response had been full and strong, as strong as Ryan’s. Then this. 


The dogs, which had been lying on the floor in the hallway during the bath, stood next to the man, seemingly puzzled by their master’s shutting them out. Not knowing what else to do, Ryan took the pack downstairs and out into the night for their walk. 


Chapter 22