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

“Strider, what do I owe this visit? Need money?” He put the groceries away, opened a beer, and split it between two glasses. They adjourned to the balcony overlooking a small park and train tracks.


“I miss the open spaces, but not the work. Speaking of work, how is that going? You still making money hand over fist for a kid who never finished college?” He winked.


“I never went. Barely finished high school.” He sipped. “What brings you around?”


“I need an excuse to visit my favorite grandfather?”


“Of course not, and you’re my favorite grandson.” He put an arm around Strider’s shoulder


He groaned. “I’m your onlygrandson.”


“What’s bothering you, Strider? Get a girl pregnant again?”


“It was a hysterical pregnancy. There was no baby.”


Chapter 12