After the end of a bad relationship and the death of his dog, Geoffrey is left with a choice: live the rest of his life alone or start over. But starting over is easier said than done, and alone in the woods one night, Geoffrey writes those very words on a rock.<br><br>To his surprise, when he returns later, he discovers someone has replied. The lengthy written conversation that ensues over days leaves Geoffrey less lonely, and also quite hopeful and intrigued about the future and the identity of his mysterious new friend.

Written in Stone

“Wow.” Geoffrey was at a loss quite a while for something better.


Things got a bit quiet after Mitch left. Geoffrey wondered if he should offer to pay for the Starbucks and morning pastries. He didn’t want to hurt Tag’s feelings, nor did he want a guy with just a temp job and nowhere to call home wasting his money on breakfast for him.


“So, you’re okay?” Tag asked, because apparently Geoffrey had spent too much time thinking instead of talking. “Except for the foot?”


“‘Cause that must have been…traumatic.” He took Geoffrey’s hand again. “Considering what you’ve been through.”


“Oh. You meant regarding what just happened, not…not what happened before. That’s only now registering…how much it reminded me of what was almost a regular occurrence.”


Chapter 19