Dr. Gabe Adler has had a crush on Chase, his best friend's brother, since forever. But after one, sweet encounter Chase turned Gabe away and they haven't spoken for years.<br><br>Then a midnight call from his best friend Dylan sends Gabe to the hospital. Chase had been shot in the line of duty and, with no family nearby, Gabe is the only one Dylan can trust to look out for his brother.<br><br>Gabe checks on Chase and realizes his injuries are even worse than expected. After Chase pulls through an emergency operation, he wakes up to Gabe watching over him. Will he kick Gabe out of his life again? Or can they make a new start?

A Long Road to Love

“I lost count a few years back on how many surgeries I’ve performed, but never a person so close to me, and a risky one at that.” Gabe was wrung out.


“I know what you mean. I’m confident he’ll pull through. We got the bullets and fragments out, repaired the rib cage. It’s a long journey but he’s tough, he’ll pull through. You did a great job in there Gabe. I appreciate your help.”


Dr. Manning walked away, stretching his neck as he went into the doctor’s lounge. Gabe knew they gave it all they had. He’d give Dylan a call once he took a minute for himself.


“The head nurse said you were on your way out so I grabbed you a coffee.” Chief Johnson waved to a chair in the hallway.


“Thanks for the coffee. I’m going to give Dylan a call before checking on Chase in recovery.” He smiled at the chief when he realized from the aroma that it was a real coffee from across the street.


Chapter 4