Tristan used to be top salesman at his firm, but when his friends suffered a tragedy, he stepped in to support them. Their ordeal over, Tristan turned to partying to ease his new solitude. Now his job is at risk and he stands to lose his home. Rain spent years putting up with his husband Milo's bad behavior before moving out. Single again and insecure, Rain dreams of creating a marionette show to celebrate kids on the autism spectrum in honor of his son. When Rain meets his neighbor Tristan, he's drawn to Tristan's sex-appeal and protective nature. But Milo keeps pulling on Rain's strings and messing with his head. Tristan loves everything about Rain, including the strange sandwiches, mismatched socks, crazy marionettes, glitter makeup, and messy apartment. And Rain wants to give Tristan everything, but can he cut lose from Milo's hold?

A Touch of Rain

“Sorry,” Tristan said. “Thanks for—”


“Take your shoes and get in bed.” Clive was turning a few lights on as he walked away and down the hall. “I’ll get you some water and a Tylenol.”


Alone, Tristan looked around at his empty apartment and got himself together. It was time to sober up. He’d missed Halloween. He’d missed this special night with his family. And Rain had called him all evening. What a shit he was for not picking up. He’d intended on going out with Clive and stopping at the second drink, but he’d fallen apart at the bar and slipped down into that bottomless pool of self-pity again. Why?


Because he’d been too ashamed to come home. His stupid pride again.


Tristan took his phone out. “Never mind the water,” he called out to Clive, walking into the kitchen.


“Who you calling?” Clive asked, turning away from the sink. “Don’t call anybody when you’re drunk. That never ends well.”


Chapter 58