Sean Stirling isn’t having a good day. Hearing snide comments on a photoshoot, he storms off, not caring that he looks every inch a celebrity throwing a tantrum. Things get worse when he falls on the ice-covered street. As a car comes barreling toward him, there’s nothing he can do to prevent his fate. Luckily, Emerson Willis is there to save the day. Emerson pushes the man from the street, then gets bamboozled into accompanying the stranger to the hospital. After Emerson sees himself on television, he realizes the man he saved is a pop star. Now, Sean is smitten and eager to thank his rescuer. Emerson, whose mind is still spinning, can’t tell what to think about the sudden attention. Can the musician convince Emerson they’re made for each other? Or will Emerson dismiss it all as the passing fancy of a rich and famous man?

Double Act

“Goddamn, Em,” Sean said, retreating just a hair. His smile was big and bright. “Did that turn you onor something?”


“I think it did,” Emerson said slowly. He had felt almost high, but now he realized he was around at least a dozen other people, and he was getting the beginnings of an erection. He forced himself to take a step backward, away from Sean and his warmth. “Sorry.”


“Don’t be sorry. I’m kind of excited by this side of you. Want to try another song?”


“No, I think I’m okay.” He shot Sean an embarrassed, but hopeful look. “Maybe we can slip somewhere more private, though?”


“Of course. We can get out of the way here and lounge in the green room.”


Emerson passed Molly off to one of the stagehands, and pulled the plugs from his ears. Sean took his hand and led him from the stage, down a long, narrow path, and into the green room. A couple chairs, a couch, and a TV were the only things inside. Sean pushed Emerson in, then closed the door.


Chapter 61