For actor Daniel Jacobs, accepting he’s gay is easier than he expected. But actually acting on the attraction he’s just begun to acknowledge proves more difficult. Fortunately the very sexy Vincent Stevens is willing to introduce him to all he’s been missing, but Dan isn’t sure a fling with his TV show’s sometime director is wise.<br><br>Throwing caution to the wind, Dan seeks out what Vincent has to offer and, before he knows it, he’s in over his head.<br><br>Then Vincent experiences a health scare, and he isn’t sure how to take Dan’s sudden fussing. They’re starting to find their way toward more, but it will only work if they can recognize the peace they bring one another.

Something Like Peace

“Drop it,” Vincent said, straightening and pointing at Lena. She had a twisted piece of driftwood in her hands. “Can’t keep that. Picking up driftwood is illegal.”


Lena set it down, but she gave him the side eye like he was pulling her leg. “That doesn’t make any sense.”


“Yeah, I don’t know why either. But it is. Leave the driftwood on the beach,” he directed, then raised his voice. “Let’s go, people. Let’s get this movie fucking done!”


A cheer went up as everyone moved into place. I stayed where I was on the periphery. I wasn’t needed right now. This was a goodbye scene. Each of the characters had wrestled with their demons and were ready to put them to rest along with their beloved friend John. They were going to say goodbye to him, and it wasn’t until the end that I would join them, sitting around the bonfire with them.


Chapter 36