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

“Relax, everything will be just fine,” Emerson said, giving his hand a squeeze. “I’m right here with you.”


Emerson knocked on the door and it opened almost immediately. An elderly couple stood there, their faces beaming. In the woman, Sean could see Emerson’s high cheekbones, and in the man, the same brown eyes.


“Mom! Dad!” Emerson gushed, rushing forward to embrace them both. “It’s so great to see you!”


After releasing her son, Mrs. Willis pulled Emerson inside. Then she turned to Sean with bright, and happy eyes. “So this is Sean. Welcome, dear.” She grabbed Sean and gave him a tight hug, too. It reminded him of his own mother’s hugs, all those years ago. Maybe all mothers had the same technique.


When she let Sean go, she handed him off to Mr. Willis.


“Come on in, Sean,” Mr. Willis said, shaking his hand. “We’re so delighted to meet you.”


“The pleasure’s all mine, sir,” Sean said.


“Oh please, we don’t need that formality. Call me Hank.”


Chapter 64