At a friend’s wedding reception, Strider is berated by a man who assumes Strider is his son’s lover. He doesn’t even know the guy! The man apologizes and offers Strider a sales position at his company. After the reception Ryan, the man’s son, calls to apologize for his father. The two start talking, and Strider confesses his attraction to men, though he’s only ever dated girls. The two find they have a lot in common, and one date leads to another as their relationship deepens.<br><br>On top of the world with a new love and a new job, Strider accidentally comes out to his boss, putting his position in jeopardy. Can Strider learn to accept who he is and come out, celebrating his new relationship with Ryan while working for Ryan’s homophobic father?

Making Wise Decisions

“You have the right to refuse to answer questions. Many guilty people do.” She glared.


Strider’s knees weakened. “If the driver had a helmet on, the officer couldn’t identify him. You can’t arrest the owner of a vehicle for speeding. Besides, my jacket is black, not red.”


“We never said if the driver had a helmet or not and never mentioned the color of his jacket, which wasred. Due to the high speed and failure to yield to an officer, the charge is reckless driving, a misdemeanor. If anyone had been hurt, such as in a crash, it becomes a felony. You’d go to state prison, if you lived.” She crossed her arms. “Let’s face it, you’re young, slender, and handsome. How do you think you’d fare in state prison? Do you know how often you’d be raped?”


“You can’t talk to me like that.” The statement lacked the bravado he intended. He leaned against his car for support.


Chapter 2