Dave Johnson is closing up his bar in the early hours of the morning when he rescues a young Goth who identifies himself only as Kyle. When Dave realizes Kyle has nowhere to go, he offers to let the young man stay at his place.<br><br>Kyle is sexy and surrounded by mystery, and rather tight-lipped about it all. But he soon worms his way into Dave's life and heart. Yet dark secrets have a way of coming out at the most inopportune times, and Kyle's past life may catch up to the men sooner than either of them expected.

Beyond the Norm

“Oh, wonderful. I look forward to checking it out for myself,” Mary said. “Come with me, Kurt. I’ll show you the other food.”


Kyle allowed her to drag him toward the tables with a backward pleading glance at Dave, but Dave just smiled. Kyle stuck his tongue out at him.


Much later, Dave’s hand rested on his back as he was staring out at the ocean. Kyle had slipped away from the party a short time ago and made the short walk to the shore.


“Yeah. Just trying to get used to the view of the Atlantic Ocean.” Kyle leaned back against him.


“It’s going to take some getting used to. Everything will.” Dave wrapped his arms around Kyle’s middle.


“Do you miss it? Martha and the bar and your house? Everything, really.”


Chapter 30