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

“She wasn’t there, either, though she was a hot topic of conversation, because of who she started dating right after graduation.”


“Not as much as us. No guidance counselors pushed her to enlist in the army—or a nunnery.”


“Guess we kept secrets from each other. I didn’t know about Wayne or any of that until the last minute, so…”


He finally silenced him—for several whole minutes. So why did he feel guilty about it? “So, you went to journalism school?” Tucker asked.


“Yeah. How about you? You go to college up here and stay?” Chad moved his camera around so that it hung down his back, under the poncho, instead of the front. His one-word answer said more than his normal run-on sentences did. Apparently, there were topics Chad wish to avoid as well


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