At sixteen Derek loses his memory -- and his family -- in an accident. He's rescued by the reclusive Michael. Then he begins the long journey to discover his past. <br><br>In Denver, Derek finds a job, a place to live, and trouble when someone attempts to kidnap him. Members of the Company help him escape and later recruit him. Ending up in New Orleans, he's nineteen and working undercover when he's teamed with Brad, who teaches him the joys of sex. Heartbroken when he thinks Brad has found another man, Derek transfers to Denver. <br><br>At twenty-four, Derek is still with the Company when he remembers more about the accident, leading to shocking revelations about his father. Then Brad is sent to Denver on a job. Can Derek trust Brad's love again while working with him on the assignment?

D-Boy

“Let’s hope that’s the case. Unfortunately, no matter the reason, there’s no way to trace the owner, whether it was legitimately your father or someone else.”


Derek nodded. “Well, thank you for at least telling me what you do know—or don’t—I suppose.”


“What are you going to do now? By law, I should….”


“He can stay with us,” Janet put in immediately. “It’s not like we don’t have the room.”


“He’s only sixteen, Janet. You’d have to file to be his foster parents. I’m willing to give you timeto do that, rather than turning him over to state custody right now.”


“That’s not a problem, as far as we’re concerned,” Janet replied. “That is, if you want to stay with us, Derek.”


“May I have time to think about it?” Derek replied. “It’s…it’s a big step and…”


“I understand.” Janet patted his arm before asking the sheriff, “Is that all right?”


Chapter 11