Craig and Mitchell have been friends for years, but each of them reached a point where that camaraderie became ... more. Mitchell’s kept his feelings close to his chest. So has Craig, but now that they’ve graduated from UMKC, he knows it’s his last chance to show Mitchell they’re meant to be before their careers take them to opposite sides of the country.<br><br>He insists they can’t leave Missouri behind without one last adventure. Mitchell agrees to a road trip to visit all the touristy spots and say goodbye to their home state.<br><br>As they spend their days and nights together, buried feelings rise to the surface and hope blossoms. When their journey ends with a dance beneath the Branson stars, will they find love and a future together at the end of the road?

Gateway to Love

Craig paid for his peanut brittle and decided to have it sent to the exit. It was a nice service they offered and that way they didn’t have to worry about losing anything.


Adam insisted they all take one of those old tintype pictures dressed as cowboys, and even though Mitch had scoffed at the idea, it ended up being a lot of fun.


After the picture with the three of them, Adam took off to check out something across the way; he did that a lot, and Mitch had a feeling he was trying to allow them some time alone. As Mitch was taking off his cowboy hat, Craig asked if they could get one more picture with just the two of them.


The cameraman was fine with it, and Craig asked for the handcuffs and a badge as props. He put the badge on and then cuffed Mitch’s hands.


Chapter 33