Three men: Neil Stafford, a scene designer. He is still infatuated with his first lover. It's reason he wants to go to their college reunion -- to see if he can finally put his feelings for Zeke behind him, with the help of his best friend. Zeke Hale, a lawyer. He's also a married, and very closeted, gay man although he clandestinely slept with as many guys as possible while in college, including Neil. Kev Deering, a waiter. He's been in love with Neil almost since they first met two years ago. However, for reasons of his own, he hasn't told Neil he's bi, so Neil treats him as his very safe, straight best friend and nothing more. Three men. One will be dead by the end of the reunion. One will be the primary suspect in the murder. One will do all he can to try to solve the murder.

The Reunion

Kev knew in his mind it had to be the truth. The problem was, he didn’t know how he’d handle it if Neil didn’t accept that Zeke was unavailable. Or worse yet, if Zeke was up to his old tricks, having men on the side no one knew about.


If he comes on to Neil I swear I’ll punch him out right there in front of God and everyone. Yeah…not. If I did it could blow our friendship big time. Best case scenario, Neil would think I was an ass for stepping in. Worst case? He might realize there was more to it than my being a friend standing up for him.


“Damned if I do, damned if I don’t,” he muttered as he went into the living room to wait for Neil.


“At least you didn’t break out the bib-overalls,” Neil said with a grin when Kev got into the car.


“I did consider it, but since I don’t own any…”


Chapter 7