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

“That’s right,” Sheila chimed in, her voice betraying the emotion she must have been feeling sitting so close to Philip, yet unrevealed to him. Tristan felt for her. He understood that position all too well.


Philip nodded and squeezed his hands together.


Moments later, Mrs. Brien took to the stage, stepped into the pool of light, then spoke into the microphone. She thanked them for their presence and explained the concept behind Rain’s show, urging parents to give generously, as the proceeds of the show would go to the school and be used to provide the two school specialists with what they needed to support children with learning disabilities or special needs. When she spoke of Rain’s talent and dedication, her voice was full of emotion and Tristan knew she’d been touched by Rain, too.


After asking them to shut their phones off, she left the stage and the lights went down.


The kids in the room sighed and laughed, the energy swelling inside the auditorium.


Chapter 81