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

In the afterglow of their remarkable meal, they both dozed off. At three, Dean stirred and willed himself up off the sofa. He checked the thermometer outside the living room window.


“Holy shit!” he said to Marco, who was just opening his eyes. “It’s ninety-five degrees out! I didn’t think it ever got quite that hot here.”


“Are you sure the thermometer isn’t just in the sun?” asked a groggy Marco.


“Then let’s stay in for the rest of the afternoon. Do you suppose there’s anything decent on the TV?”


“Maybe your buddy has some pornos around that we could watch?”


“I’ve got a better idea,” smiled Marco. “How about live porno?” He pulled Dean close to him, giving him a peck on the cheek and rubbing his hand across his chest.


“Damn straight. And I hope I never do.” 3


Chapter 17