Shawn Lane

Retired from the police force after a tragic shooting, Jason Sweet hasn’t been back to his hometown, Sutter’s Bay, for fifteen years. With his mother’s final days approaching, Jason returns to make peace with his mother and his past. Part of that past includes former best friend and lover, Danny Yarrow.<br><br>Danny’s satisfied with his life as a drama teacher at the local high school, but the one thing missing is the love of a good man. He’s only too happy to be reunited with Jason. They’ve both grown and changed since their broken teenaged relationship. Jason hasn’t had an easy time of it since leaving Sutter’s Bay, but Danny intends to convince his friend and former lover that when it comes to taking chances, their love is worth it.

Sweet Reunion

“Why I lived and Hal died. I’m just a nothing guy nobody cares about. Hal was a great guy. He had a wife and two beautiful little girls. He went to church, he volunteered at shelters, coached softball. He’d been decorated multiple times by the force. He was a fucking hero and hedied.”


He choked on his own sob even as Danny’s arms came around him, pulling him close.


“God, why did you make me think about that?” He buried his face in Danny’s chest.


“Jas, shh, it’s all right.” Danny’s hold tightened.


Jason didn’t know why he was crying again over Hal. He’d cried his tears for the loss of his friend. Or thought he had anyway. The last thing he wanted was to turn into some sort of crybaby.


After a moment, his tears slowed and he pushed away, gently but firmly from Danny’s embrace.


“I don’t know.” And Jason realized he didn’t know.


Chapter 10