Three young men from very different homes, just coming into their own sexuality, bond at a time when information about homosexuality is scarce to the average teen. Their strong connection cannot survive high school and heartache, however, and their triangle collapses under the weight of prejudice and a need to escape.<br><br>Ten years later, Tucker is bitter and hurt by all the tragedy in his life since those long ago happier days. Reclusive, somewhat animalistic, and completely content to stay that way, he’s brought up short by an unexpected confrontation with the past and feelings that won't stay buried.

Fur, Feathers, and Claws

“Yeah. You are. And you’re stoned.”


“That’s what I said, Fred!” Roy tilted his head to one side. It was fucking adorable. “I mean, Animal.”


The needle finally came down on the single. The batteries were low in the machine. Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass’ “This Guy’s In Love with You” started, but it sounded distorted, way off. Roy and Tucker looked at each other. Two men, who moments ago, had been filled with sexual rage and desperation, broke out in smiles, and then, within seconds, a full-out, loud, goofy, little-boy giggle fit.


Chapter 31