It's Sky Morgan's 22nd birthday. He's unemployed and just had an awkward dinner with his dad. There wasn't even any cake, and Sky loves cake. Angry and morose, he decides to go out for a drink and randomly chooses the Grotto, a nearby gay bar.<br><br>The Grotto's clientele is different from the rest of society in more ways than one. However, they are very kind to Sky. He has a most comforting chat with Everest, an old drag queen, who is the first person ever to understand how awkward family can be. And then she introduces Sky to Slade, a mysterious and attractive young man. The chemistry between them is instant.<br><br>But is Slade a young man? He's more different than just being gay. Just how different, Sky finds out during daylight hours far below ground. As Sky's feelings towards his new friend mount, he learns they have more in common than he could possibly imagine.

Blue Sky

“No, I’m an unemployed queer out on his own on his fucking birthday. And now I can’t even get a drink?”


“Can we borrow your car?” a woman asked sweetly, huskily.


“The a/c is broken, and the windows don’t roll up. Go right ahead.”


“We don’t care, honey, we just need the car for a couple of hours.” This voice was husky and masculine, followed by the sound of someone else giggling.


“Well, I’m a cop,” spoke another voice, “and I say we need your car. Now you just mosey on over to the bar, it’s on your left, that’s good, one step at a time so you don’t trip over anyone or slip on anything, and put your hands up with your car keys in them. And nobody will get hurt. Oh, and happy birthday.”


Chapter 2