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

“‘If you want to keep your job,’ Somers told Quinn, ‘you’ll do it.’


“The whole thing twisted Quinn into knots. ‘Let’s just quit,’ I said. ‘Without you, he’s got nothing,.’”


Tucker got the back of Quinn’s hand for the suggestion, there in the center tent, while Daisy looked on. The shock of it hurt more than the sting. Tucker left out that part of the story.


“Who’s going to feed us with no money coming in? Who’s going to put a roof over our head, kid?”


Tucker scuffed his shoe in the dirt at their feet, as if a child again. “Sorry.”


“Me, too, kid.” Quinn took Tucker’s sore cheek gently in his huge hand. He kissed his forehead. “It’s stress, ya know?”


Chapter 90