In June 1966, ACLU attorney Eron Lassiter attends his uncle’s wedding and makes an unsettling discovery. Though Eron had bowed to family pressure and planned a potential marriage, his long-ignored attraction to other men roars to life when Garrett Emerson, the bride’s nephew, captures his attention.<br><br>After serving in the Korean War and going to college later than his peers, upwardly mobile Garrett now works as a loan officer at a local bank. For his girlfriend -- fiancée in her mind -- Garrett can’t climb fast enough. But none of that matters to Eron, and maybe that’s why Garrett’s so drawn to him.<br><br>Together, can Eron and Garrett find happiness amidst the pervasive culture of propriety, honor, and expectation of the 1960s?

Need Your Love

Garrett took out a handkerchief and gave it to her. “Wipe your eyes, no harm done.”


She wiped her face and took in a deep breath, then forced a smile and walked away. Garrett took another drink and caught Eron’s smile as he approached.


The room grew warm. “Nah, I just caught her before she hit the floor.”


“Looks like your collar caught her lips.” Eron reached up and touched the lipstick stain. As Eron’s warmth radiated through his shirt, a shudder of excitement ran through Garrett. He bobbed his head the opposite direction and shifted away from Eron.


“It was a nice wedding.” Eron dropped his hand.


Side by side, they leaned against the wall and nursed their drinks.


“Well, I guess I’ll go back to my seat.” Garrett took a quick gulp of his drink and pushed away.


“How about we get another cocktail and go for a walk? They do a wonderful job with the landscaping here.” 2


Chapter 5