As he struggles to get back on his feet after the horrors of service as a medic in the Middle East war, Roy Dunham tends bar in a quiet club. The sudden entrance of K-9 Officer Samson, a Belgian Malinois, and his handsome "human" partner Craig Rommel startles Roy, and the cop's attitude puts him off.<br><br>Roy's opinion soon changes, however, after Sam and Craig save him from drug-driven violence. He returns the favor by tending their gunshot wounds, and before long, Roy finds himself hoping the policeman and the dog will become permanent parts of his life.<br><br>Can Sam be the key to winning Roy's way into Craig Rommel's well-protected heart?

Saved By Sam

“The reason I stopped by was to invite you over to my place for a barbeque. If all goes well, I should be able to bring Sam home the end of the week, and I was planning a small celebration on Saturday evening. Just a few buds, not all cops either, so you won’t feel like a misfit. Grill some steaks, play some poker, and have a few brews, just kind of chill out.”


Roy considered the surprising invitation while he got Craig’s beer. He had to admit he was tempted. Craig seemed to be single, which didn’t mean he was interested in anything more than a limited friendship, but then there was that look. Is he trying to tell me something? It sure felt like it for a minute there. Aw, what the hell. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.


“If it’s Saturday, that would work out fine. Next week is my once-a-month Saturday off. Most of my Saturday afternoons are spent right here.”


Chapter 5