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

He ordered a drink as a test of hearing to see if he could understand what the bartender said over the loud music. That successfully accomplished, he said to the man, who was now standing next to him, “They sure are young, aren’t they?”


Without even turning to look at him, never taking his eyes off the gyrating bodies on the dance floor, the man answered, “Yeah, that’s pretty much who comes here, and the ones who like them.”


Okay, then, thought Dean, nice to meet you, too.In disgust, he walked back out to the deck. After admiring the view for a few more minutes, he left, went back to his room, and took a nap.


The next morning, at breakfast, Dean again had some difficulty finding a place to sit. There were virtually no seats left, even in front of the TV where he had eaten yesterday. There was one seat left at a table where four guys in their thirties were having an animated conversation. One of them noticed that Dean was looking for a seat and motioned him over.


Chapter 8