Emery C. Walters

It was just going to be a simple Spanish fabada bean and chorizo soup from his grandmother’s favorite recipe. Jake hoped for a nice meal and a better time with his widower father. His dad didn’t seem homophobic, but he just didn’t get that Jake was gay. A quiet dinner might clear the air.<br><br>But the trip to the supermarket was a disaster involving a bear and some sausage. Then his dad showed up accompanied by a health aide who isn’t quite what she seems. And the bear shows up, too.<br><br> Stress and rum piles up. Will Jake’s father get a new grandson? Does Jake have a bear in the kitchen and in the bedroom, too? Is this meal one big happy family gathering, or an even bigger disaster?

For Better or For Worse

Larry said over his shoulder, “I see they made several appointments for your follow-ups at the clinic. I’ll be able to drive you on any day but Wednesday, so I took the liberty of asking for your appointments for next week and the week after for the days I’m free.”


“Colonoscopy, endoscopy, and a stress test, and then…”


Eve laughed. “Nothing can ruin a budding romance faster than being in the fart room while your loved one recuperates from being hose-raped! Jake, I can take you if you don’t want Larry to. After all, I’m an experienced…”


Eve said, “Shut up, Lars, or I’ll tell him about the night we were both at the Panty Cakes Party.”


Chapter 6