In 1974, Gerry Faun gets the break of his life -- an opportunity to meet gorgeous, openly bisexual, glam-rock idol Mark Devon. Mark's world is new, exciting, and Gerry finally gets to explore the side of his sexuality he's kept hidden. But the press is everywhere, and when Gerry's father gets wind of what's going on behind his back, Gerry ends up on the street. Mark offers to let Gerry come along with the tour and Gerry jumps at the chance. The tour is a never-ending party -- and the start of what seems to be a perfect relationship for him and Mark. Until Mark's manager decides Gerry isn't worth the trouble he's stirring up. In 1994, Gerry is finally coming out of some tough times -- he has a job that pays the bills, a car that hasn't quite broken down, and a small rental in Jersey City. After a decade of barely getting by, if life was as good as it was going to get, Gerry figures he'll manage just fine. It would be easier if he wasn't still haunted by the man the media won't let him forget, the man who stole his heart and then broke it ... the man who’s shown up pleading for a second chance.

Fawn on the Moon

“Probably,” Gerry agreed with a nod. “But I’m not going to sit here and watch them destroy you, Mark. I can’t do it. I sure as hell am not going to be a silent supporter of my own mental assassination. When you figure out who the actual good guys are and which of them are the villains, you come find me.”


Mark’s voice lowered and firmed into ice. “So that’s it, then? You just walk away and to hell with me? To hell with what we have? The skillet is too damn hot so you’re going to jump out?”


Gerry lifted his chin and the suitcase. “I have to. Because if I leave now, we might still have a chance. If I stay, they’ll only make us hate each other.”


Mark didn’t follow him, at least not immediately. Gerry made it all the way down the hallway, down the spiral staircase, and halfway to the foyer before Mark showed up at the top of the stairs.


Chapter 62