Two men with nothing in common except friendship. One man is Darren Cameron, a cop who patrols the streets nightly. After his divorce -- because he revealed to his wife he was gay -- he gained full custody of his son, Jesse. Jesse is now twenty-one, living with his girlfriend, and trying to play matchmaker between his landlord, Malcom, and Darren. The other is Rob, a homeless war veteran living on the streets, who has adamantly resists all Darren's efforts to help him start his life over. When Rob is attacked, Darren finally has what he needs to help his friend get off the streets. Despite Rob's wariness, he moves into Darren’s home under the guise of protective custody ... much to Jesse's dismay. Can Darren and Rob handle what comes next, including their growing attraction for each other? Or will Rob ultimately reject Darren's help and return to his former life?

Lonesome Men

Maybe I was jumping the gun when I told Darren I’d move out as soon as they catch those guys. On what I’ll be making, it’s going to be a while before I can save enough to find a place of my own that isn’t a dump. By then…


He considered the alternatives—continuing to live with Darren or moving into a cheap motel. No on the motel. I’d be spending money I should be saving, which sort of defeats the purpose. Can I stay here? After tonight, and what we both said…


Chapter 32