Although he's nervous on his wedding day, Pat is taking all the stresses and mishaps in stride until his mother announces that Nicky -- his first boyfriend -- is at the door. Unexpectedly.<br><br>While his mum and sisters fuss around with family crises and preparations, Pat lets his mind wander, remembering how he met Nicky, their growing friendship, and the closeness and love that led to so much more. The fun and sexy passion they shared ... and the painful fights.<br><br>But why is Nicky here, at the house? And why is Pat so worried about it? As he goes downstairs to face Nicky, his family waits with bated breath to find out whether there's another disaster looming ... or whether Pat and Nicky's story is something far more romantic.

The Right Choice

“Didn’t you tell him?” Mum asks Mandy.


Mandy’s still not meeting my eyes. “I thought if I kept him distracted up here—”


“Distracted? Why?” My stomach’s churning again. “Will the pair of you stop talking about me, when I’m right here?”


“I came up to tell you Nicky’s at the door,” Mum says.


My brain isn’t computing the information. “What door?”


Mandy snorts again. It’s a bloody irritating habit of hers.


Mum frowns a little. “Here. At the house.”


“He’s here?” I don’t seem able to make any more of a coherent sentence.


“He wants to see you.” Mum is keeping her voice deliberately calm, I can tell.


“He can’t,” Mandy blurts out. There’s a look of panic in her eyes.


“What’s he doing here?” I say, and they both stare at me. My voice was definitely too loud. I turn back to the mirror, startled to see the very real disturbance in my eyes. “What’s he doing here now?”


Chapter 3