Every year, Lincoln Willets arranges a buddy trip for his old friends from high school, and he’s always especially thrilled when Sam Stryker can participate. All of Lincoln’s old friends are successful, but Sam is a star. Literally a celebrity who has made a career starring in blockbuster movies. Lincoln isn’t starstruck, but back in high school he had a thing for Sam. He never acted on it, for number of reasons, but mostly because he assumed Sam was straight. And nothing leading up to their trip in Mammoth has clued him in otherwise.<br><br>As his other friends leave the cabin in Mammoth just ahead of a storm that promises to close the roads, Lincoln stays behind with Sam, who had a rough night drinking. By the time Sam emerges, the snowstorm has hit and the roads are closed, stranding Lincoln and Sam for the next couple of days. The time alone together turns out to be an eye-opening experience for Lincoln. Sam is not all that straight and just as attracted to Lincoln as Lincoln is to him.

Snowed In: Sam and Lincoln

Reluctantly, Sam forced himself out of the warm bed and to the window. He stuck his fingers through the blinds to peer outside.


At least a foot of snow covered the ground, and the white stuff was still rapidly coming down


“Great. Just great.” He released the blinds and ran a hand through his crusty hair. Then grimaced when he couldn’t help but wonder why it was crusty.


He went to the bedroom door, opened it, and looked out. “Hey, is anyone else awake?”


Lincoln. Thank God. At least Lincoln was the best and easiest of them. Lincoln’s younger brother, Monroe, usually eyed him like he had three heads or something. He was definitely not impressed with Sam. And the rest? Well…


Chapter 4