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

“I have his phone number, and his address. Maybe you can…It’s been ten years. Maybe he’s sorry.”


Chad took his photos and left. Tucker got a bit depressed when they kissed and said goodbye. He feared it was for good again, unsure whether they had really started over, or if once the rush of their surprise reunion—the thrill of arousal often mistaken for something more promising—once that subsided, he wondered if Chad might just move onto someone else? Possibly even Roy.11


“And that is how Daisy and Tucker came to be here.”


Bunny sniffled. She was an emotional sort—and the tale was sad.


“He and Chad are starting all over,” Olivia said.


“I love happily-ever-afters,” Penny said.


“That Chad is almost as good-looking as I am,” Paul added


“Shh, someone’s sidling up beside us,” Jake warned.


Chapter 99