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

“Yes, but I also remember how we fought the very next day, Milo. And how you threw me out of your hotel room. Then I remember sobbing at the bus station, in my black shorts and pink suspenders, completely broken up and not understanding what I’d done to piss you off so much. I blamed myself.”


“But I found you, didn’t I? I apologized. Bought you that watch, remember?”


“Oh, we were doomed, Milo. Right from the start. We should have known we’d only bring the worst out of each other.” Rain took a sip of coffee, but his throat was tight. He set his cup down. He needed Tristan. He missed him so much.


“I love you,” Milo said, breaking down. “Don’t leave me. Please, Rain, don’t leave me.”


“I hate to see you like this, Milo.” Rain pressed Milo’s shoulder gently. “I didn’t come here to break you, okay? I came here to say goodbye.”


Chapter 69