When Byron Randall -- in his mid-fifties, single and alone -- moves into a new condo complex, he meets another resident, fifty-five year old realtor Jonah Hyland -- also single since his breakup with his much younger lover. The two middle-aged men become friends, sharing common interests in gardening and hiking.<br><br>As their friendship deepens, each man wonders if he has found someone he could learn to care for. Then Jonah's ex reappears in his life, much to Byron's dismay. Will this end Byron and Jonah's budding romance? Or will they discover that, together, they can let go of loneliness?

Let Go of Loneliness

“Which car is his?” Byron asked, nodding when Jonah pointed to a fairly flashy sports car in a visitors spot. “He could sell that and pay his rent for the next six months.”


“And lose his precious,” Jonah replied snarkily.


“I think precious was a ring, not a car.”


“Yeah, right, correct me why don’t you!” Jonah sighed, hugging Byron. “Sorry, that was uncalled for.”


“Given the circumstances, you’re forgiven. He’s not in the car, so where is he?”


“I’m sure we’ll find out soon enough. He might still have the key to the front door, so let’s go in that way.”


“But not to your place, I hope,” Byron said.


Jonah shook his head. “I’m not a total dolt. I had the lock changed the day after he moved out.”


Chapter 15