Dean, a struggling financial analyst from New York City, embarks on a vacation to Cape Cod to get away from the daily grind. Right from the start, the vacation seems to be a disappointment. At first he doesn’t meet anybody interesting, and then, to make matters worse, the wrong kind of person. When a group of guys invite him to join them at a local bar, Dean’s luck -- and possibly his future -- changes immediately. Dynamic Marco, a travel planner from Boston, doesn’t take no for an answer. With his charming Italian looks and compelling character, he pursues Dean and quickly wins him over. They spend the rest of Dean’s vacation together, but Marco wants more. Too soon, Dean’s vacation comes to an end. Both Dean and Marco are determined to continue their dalliance, but the odds are stacked against them, and they are left with all the challenges of a long-distance romance. As both men are equally committed to their jobs, will they be able to overcome the distance and differences separating them, especially when Dean starts to have doubts about Marco’s carefree lifestyle? Do they have a future together?

Nine Days in Provincetown

“And you’ve had too much to drink,” Dean told him. He turned and walked away, leaving the young man staring after him as he walked back to his room. With the early closing time of one A.M. in this town, there was no sense in going to another bar now. He was tired anyway from his long drive that had taken two hours more than it should have. Tomorrow was another day. 2


Dean awoke the next morning to bright sunshine streaming in the window. It had been a stuffy night in the room. Opening the window had done little good, as it had been a warm night outside as well. He had finally fallen asleep around two A.M., but not before having the presence of mind to set the alarm on his watch for 8:30. The establishment where he was staying was supposed to serve a fantastic breakfast, and as he was trying to save money, he planned on making that the main meal of the day for every day of the vacation. He could already smell the enticing aromas making their way upstairs.


Chapter 3