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

He paused at the doorway. “What about Lissa? Does she know?”


“Lissa?” I didn’t mean to blush again, but I did.


“Oh Patrick.” His face went suddenly pale. “Oh God.”


“What? I just see her now and then. Mum invites her round.”


“Oh Patrick.” For a moment, that was all he seemed to be able to say. “Fuck. Have you been keeping her in ignorance, all this time? Maybe she still thinks you’re on the market, still keen on her. Is that right? How long were you going to keep that up?”


“So how far will you go?” The ugly edge was back in his voice.


“Will you kiss her, fuck her? Just for show, you understand, just to keep the family happy. Or wait—are you doing that already? Have you been fucking bothof us about, in all senses of the word?” He laughed harshly. “Will you marry her, after all?”


“Don’t be stupid.” My fists were clenched, and I felt tears prick at the back of my eyes. That hadn’t been what I meant to say, dammit!


Chapter 13