While celebrating the Supreme Court same-sex ruling, Josh hides his deep aversion to marriage. He lets his lover Adam believe they’ll eventually marry. But when his wedding-planner mother pushes him too hard to take that step, Josh declares in anger he won’t ever marry Adam.<br><br>Adam overhears and flees. Crushed at having been led on, he takes refuge at his old hangout. There he runs into his ex-boyfriend, who tries to take advantage of Adam’s vulnerability. Things go from bad to miserable, leaving Adam struggling to get through the worst night of his life.<br><br>Frantically searching for Adam, Josh is forced to accept he could lose him forever -- a prospect he just can’t face. Can he overcome his fears and propose marriage to save their love? That might work, but only if he can somehow convince Adam to trust him again.

I Do, I Don't

“You yell if you want something else. It’s good to see you, Adam.” She left him alone and went back through the kitchen door.


Adam cautiously took a sip of the drink. His stomach at first threatened to rebel against the tart lime and salty taste, but settled down quickly. The next sip was fine. And the one after that


Three margaritas later and partway through the fourth, he was feeling better. Wasn’t numb better than devastated?


Rhonda had asked two more times if he wanted something to eat. He’d refused. She’d brought him an order of fried mozzarella sticks anyway. He’d only toyed with them—he didn’t want anything to slow down his smooth ride into inebriation. The bar was filling up by then, though, so she got too busy to hover, only occasionally throwing a worried glance his way.


Adam really should have expected she’d call for reinforcements. But when he looked up and recognized the designated rescuer looming over him, it was still a surprise.


Chapter 6