Graham Hayes decided long ago he’d never be in a relationship. It was better to stay single than to fall in love only to be left alone, which he was certain would happen to him. He’d seen Alzheimer’s ravage his family members all his life, leaving their loved ones to deal with the fallout. Some of them stayed, but some didn’t. Graham isn’t going to risk it.<br><br>When he hires nurse Sam Morgan to take care of his dad during the day, his pledge to stay single is put to the test.  He soon finds it difficult to maintain a professional distance. <br><br>Graham’s guarded his heart for so long, but his resolve is crumbling.  Will he be able to conquer his fear to give himself a chance at love? Can he trust Sam to stick around for better or worse?

A Love to Remember

“Jason,” Graham reminded his dad before turning to Sam. “It was pretty exciting. He ended up playingin the minors for a while, but never got called up to the majors. He coaches at a high school in Kansas now.”


“Good for him. What a great way to still get to earn a living while doing something he’s passionate about. I played some baseball in high school, but wasn’t good enough to play in college. I play in a league out in Olathe every summer, but it’s just for fun. Not a lot of competition.”


“I was never very good at baseball. I ran track in high school, but that’s about as athletic as I ever got.”


“Jason,” Graham’s dad exclaimed. “He signed for the Royals, didn’t he?”


Graham felt a lump in his throat and nodded.


“He’s Graham’s cousin,” the elder man explained to Sam, as if they hadn’t just discussed it.


“Wow. Must have been pretty exciting, Thurston,” Sam replied, a quick nod of understanding toward Graham.


Chapter 11