David Peterson had his whole life charted out for him by his parents. An athletic scholarship to a prestigious college in California and a future in major league baseball were almost certain. But his high school love affair with quarterback Kaden Morris almost changed his predetermined path. When Kaden eventually rejected him, David swore he would never return to Orlando. <br><br>Fifteen years later and divorced with a child, David returns home to find a newly divorced Kaden seeking forgiveness. Old feelings resurface, but can the pain of the past be forgotten and a new future together forged?

Home Again

This is a big, big mistake. Jason should just take the later flight and calm Quinn down.


“David! David! Answer me goddammit!”


Sarah and Vi rubbed his back. Sarah whispered softly. “Let’s get him. I’ll drive.”


“It’s Sarah, Jason. We’ll drive David to the airport to get Quinn. We hope. Just hold tight!”


“Thank God!” Jason yelled. “I can make the earlier flight then!” Jason’s voice drifted. “Quinn, Papa’s coming to get you. Just take deep breaths!”7


A loud thwack woke David up. His eyes fluttered open. It was daylight. The clock registered nine A.M. Quinn slept in his Star Wars jammies and was positioned diagonally so he took up half of David’s queen-sized bed, pushing David almost to the edge.


Last night’s events still weighed on David’s mind. Less than twenty-fours ago, he had resolved to himself that he would only see Quinn bits and pieces at a time, by shuttling to and from California.


Chapter 16