Brandon loved Adrian, so when Adrian abruptly moved out of their apartment Brandon was devastated. Six weeks later Brandon is ready to start to ease his way back into life again, but a chance encounter leaves him questioning everything he thought he knew -- about Adrian, their relationship, and himself.<br><br>His friends are there to see him through it, especially his best friend Greg. Greg wants what’s best for Brandon. He’s always wanted what’s best for Brandon, even when it’s not necessarily what’s best for Greg.<br><br>As Adrian’s true nature is revealed, Greg starts to wonder if maybe what’s best for both of them wouldn’t be each other.

Midnight

“So, Brandon, I didn’t expect to see you here,” Adrian continued. “It’s not like you’ve done anything, you know, community oriented in years.” He waved his hand around to indicate the crowd.


Mitch cleared his throat and folded his arms across his chest. “Actually, over the past three years, Mr. Pacheco has successfully brought more than fifty civil rights cases specifically related to MOGAI discrimination to completion, either getting a substantial settlement out of court or winning settlements for our clients. I’d say that’s fairly ‘community oriented.’“


Adrian blinked, shaking his head. “I’m sorry, have we met before?” He held out a hand. “I’m Adrian Went. I’m a friend of these gentlemen.”


“We met. At last year’s Christmas party for Byrne and Sellers. Mitchell Freeman. Brandon and I joined the firm at the same time.” Mitch offered a sudden, shark-toothed smile. Brandon had seen it many times in the courtroom.


Chapter 10