When video game designer Brett Bett attends a New Year's Eve party, he reunites with friends and foes. Happily single with no intention of discovering a "possible" boyfriend, Brett meets the private party's handsome bartender, Nevin McBane. The attraction between them is immediate.<br><br>Through an assortment of party games, the two become quite acquainted with each other. Numerous drinks are shared, histories of their pasts are learned, and dancing becomes necessary.<br><br>Frankly, Brett thinks he’s met a great guy, a charmer. Someone he can maybe fall for. As midnight approaches and the clock counts down to the New Year, Brett must make a decision. Does he want to go home with Nevin after the party, or stay single and unencumbered?

Men at Play

When he pulls out of the hug, he says, ??It??s nice to be close together again, don??t you think???


??I??m with the ginger who runs the bar,?? I lie yet again, starting to believe myself.


??Impressive. The man??s a sweetheart. He knows how to treat a guy. His last boyfriend treated him shit. Called him all of kinds of derogatory names. Slapped him around a few times. Chad humiliated him whenever he could. It??s was quite abusive. It took Nevin a year or two to get up the courage to leave the asshole.??


??Chad Quick. The architect tycoon. Is that who you??re talking about???


??That??s him. The one and only. He??s an arrogant fuck. Wealthy. A dick. He thinks he??s better and smarter than every queer in this city because he builds hotels. Plus, he thinks he can get away with abuse.??


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