Chapter 123

Parker leaned forward, wrapped his arms around Mason and began a serious session of face sucking.

Mason, after a few moments of shock, began to reciprocate, his tongue jousting with Parker’s for dominance. Soon Mason gave up the unequal struggle and allowed Parker’s tongue entry into his mouth, giving him silent permission to explore.

“Hi, honey, we’re home,” Mason’s mother called from the open French doors.

Parker leaped from Mason, a look of total panic on his face.

Chapter 2

Pill Hill—Portland OR, July 2005

“Which floor, bud?”

Mason couldn’t move or speak.

“Buddy? You okay?” Parker moved toward Mason’s wheelchair.

“NO!” Mason put up a hand to fend Parker away.

“Uh, sorry, guy. Um, look, I’ll uh, just press the button for the eighth floor, which is mine. Then you press your own, okay?” The expression on Parker’s face was a mixture of surprise and slight amusement.