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

“And we have a great show to put on for you tonight. Emerson has been working so hard over the last few weeks to get ready for this. I’ve never seen anyone show so much determination. So, let’s kick this off!” Sean covered the microphone briefly. “Ready, babe?”


Emerson only nodded, not trusting his voice in the moment.


With a deep breath, Emerson tapped his foot. Five, six, seven, eight.


His fingers flew over the chords, playing the opening to “Southbound Train.” It was a good song to start with, because it was upbeat.


Sean launched into the verse. And as simple as that, Emerson got lost in the sound of Sean’s voice. He was mesmerized by it. They sang together at home, but it paled to this, like a far-off star to the full moon. Sean sang with such passion, and his tones ranged high and low perfectly.


Chapter 63