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

I hadn’t meant to say that. I, uh, had wanted him to think I’d had sex with a girl…But how would that explain my gut pain? I mean…Well, shit. I glanced up at him again…and he was smiling a real, polite smile. That bastard. Not only was he was smiling; he was damn close to smirking.


“I—huh?” I had at that time no clue what that meant.


He rolled his eyes. “Ahem.” I could imagine him rolling his eyes and thinking, what an idiot. He went on, “Well, medically speaking, your partner, being the top, inserts his…”


“No. No. I get it. Yes.” Oh boy, did I get it. That’s exactly what I got. I was nodding maniacally. There was a sudden spate of whimpering noises that I realized were coming from me. When I realized this, I bit my lip and stammered out, “Fuhhhh,” and then nodded. Again.


Chapter 4