It’s fourteen years to the day since Zack Pierce and Sam Patterson declared their love for each other.<br><br>The two men’s lives have settled into cozy domesticity. Zack is now the town’s doctor and Sam works as a police officer. However, news that their best friends Billy and Pete’s surrogate baby is due to be born sooner than expected causes the men to put their anniversary celebrations on hold.<br><br>Events during the next twelve hours will strengthen the bonds of family, love and loyalty.

Twelve Hours II

On entering the factory and ascending the stairs to the second floor, Sam thought he heard something. Picking his way past large paint cans, even larger drums that held goodness knew what, and almost tripping over a lawnmower type device, he paused at the door to one of the soon-to-be apartments. This time he was in no doubt, there was definitely moaning coming from within. 


Chapter 3