Frank Greerson and Gregory Young have been discharged from the Army and are headed to their childhood homes. They both defied their parents in 1861 when they joined the Army. After battling southern rebels and preserving the Union of the United States of America, the two men set out to battle the Kansas Prairie and build a life together. Once they find their claim, they encounter common obstacles to life on the Kansas Prairie in 1866: Native Americans, tornadoes, wild animals, and weather.<br><br>When a prairie fire destroys their crops and takes their neighbor’s lives, Frank and Gregory are instructed to find their young son’s aunt. Faced with leaving a destroyed claim, the railroad coming through their land, and dwindling funds, Frank and Gregory must decide whether to leave the place they have worked hard to make their own or fulfill their friends' dying wishes.

A Place to Call Their Own

“Unfortunately, when you’ve been traveling as much as we have, yes.”


“Come on, slow down a bit. He hasn’t come out of the wagon yet, so he’s either not listening or doesn’t care.” Phillip Bernard waited a beat. “See, he’ll never know.” Phillip Bernard moved closer and tried to kiss Gregory.


Gregory flinched away and threw the heavy iron skillet in his hand. It narrowly missed Phillip Bernard’s head.


“Mr. Bernard, Mr. Young, and I are in a committed relationship. We don’t sleep with other people.”


“Oh come on, don’t tell me you haven’t had a little tryst on the side.”


“Believe me, we’ve both been propositioned. We choose to be faithful to each other. Please respect that, sir.”


“Oh, what fun is that? Come on, my companions have fallen asleep. They won’t be of any use to me tonight.” Phillip Bernard moved closer.


“Mr. Bernard…” Gregory put his hands up to stop him.


“Then why don’t you let me sleep with you and Mr. Greerson?” Phillip Bernard tried again.


Chapter 16