Bridges Barfield is a man of rigid standards and stern demeanor. He finds it hard to relax and accept new things, though he gives it his best. He’s still recovering from the end of a bad relationship, but he’s not letting it stop him from searching for love. Then he meets Trenton LeDoux and they hit it off, despite their differences. Meaning, Trenton’s magenta hair, lip ring, and free spirit.<br><br>Trenton is forthright, refreshing, and not afraid to go after what he wants. But the fact that he can’t seem to get past his grief and possible guilt over his husband’s death makes it difficult to move forward. It doesn’t help that Bridges suffers from foot-in-mouth syndrome, which earns him a slap across the face when he says the wrong thing to Trenton. Which is often.<br><br>When they finally get beyond the angry words, will their union be truly heartfelt?

Heavy Metal Heartfelt Blues

“I’m glad you thought of that,” he replied. “I have no idea if the one in the shed still works. Kelly was the only one who did the lawn. The one time I tried, he banned me for life.” I thought I saw a red tint on his cheeks.


I hid a grin. “That’s okay. I’ll work on the yard. Why don’t you get started on stripping the porch? I’ll show you how, and it will give you something to do where you won’t…hurt yourself.” I tried to be as salacious as possible. He saw right through that.


“Okay, I have shit talent for stuff like this. You can say it.” He pouted for a few seconds, then smiled. “I’ll put some music on. Keith Urban okay? I remember you said you liked a lot of stuff, including country.”


I watched him scamper off. I was happy to see him a little more tranquil since the last time we spoke. I hoped that was an upward trend. The strains of “Hank Don’t Fail Me Now” drifted out of the house as I took the lawnmower from the truck and got down to business.


Chapter 10