Evan has family problems. He has a special-needs brother whom he adores and clueless parents. His senior class writing assignment is overdue because he ended up in the hospital. The reason why involves his new classmate, Jamison, and the realisation that he is almost certainly gay.<br><br>Jamison has his own issues. His mom died of cancer and he misses her, but at least his dad is supportive. Things are looking up now that Evan is in the picture.<br><br>Christmas is a bust for Evan. Jamison and his dad fly off to see relatives, leaving Evan alone with his dysfunctional parents and ill brother, but at least an intriguing new girl has moved in next door. New Year's Eve looks promising until Evan's parents tag him to babysit his brother while they party. When tragedy strikes that night, who will be there for Evan? With family problems keeping him and Jamison apart, can a death bring them back together?

Free Falling

Ten hours or maybe minutes later, I was ushered into the doctor’s office, given one of those stupid skimpy paper gowns, and told to undress. Mortified, terrified, and biting my lip so as not to cry from the pain, I did as I was told and lay down on the couch or whatever that table-thing is. I noticed stirrups at the end and tried putting my feet up in them, which gave me the giggles and made me think of Jamison. You askedfor details. Sorry yet?


Then I thought; oh my God, what if this doctor is a woman? I’d lied so much on the forms that when the nurse asked me what the problem was I didn’t know what to say, so I blushed. I wish I could say I did it on purpose, but oh hell no. My blood pressure was apparently so high it took her mind off my reticence and confusion.


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