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

“All day. I want to spend all day with you, Ryan.”


He smiled. They kissed and left in their respective cars. Strider headed home. Ryan filled his mind.


The guys talked on the phone for almost two hours before bed.


The next day, Strider strolled into work thirty minutes early. His manager turned and left. Paul’s dour attitude failed to dampen Strider’s high spirits due to dating Ryan. He settled at his desk and prepared for the Webster presentation later in the day. A new email arrived.


Strider, please immediately send all information on the Webster proposal to Lois. She’ll be making the presentation. You’re off the project. Paul.


Strider cursed under his breath, “Fucking bastard!” He jumped out of his chair and stormed toward Paul’s office. Make wise decisions; grow up, shot through his mind. He slowed and returned to his desk. Get it all in writing.He forwarded the project information to Lois and answered Paul’s message:


Chapter 8