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

Adam swatted him on the butt. “Come on—you told me to be sure you were vertical before I left.”


“I’m up, I’m up.” Josh flung off the sheet and sat up. Stretching his arms over his head, he smiled at Adam and said, “That was my last night as a carefree bachelor.”


Adam pressed a kiss on Josh’s lips. “Just wait for your first night as a married man. I’ve been studying all those yellow sticky notes, you know.”


Both anticipation and anxiety flared in Adam’s chest. Please let one of those promises today be to love, honor and obey. Please.


The sound of a car crunching over the gravel driveway came through the open window.


Adam picked up his overnight case and the garment bag that held his tuxedo. “Your mom’s here. She’s going to keep me busy all day, so I’ll see you at the church.”


Chapter 22