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

“That’s Ginger. Don’t worry, she’s been to obedience school in Georgia. She’ll stay in the car. I got the windows open. And I’ll run the air if we have to stay longer. I came over from my run as soon as Sarah called. We need to make sure the A/C is off and the power is off. Do you mind?”


Suddenly self-conscious that he was only wearing boxer shorts, David waved him entry and showed him the thermostat.


David motioned Kaden to follow him past the hall bath. The panel was right before the back door. As Kaden took stock of the area, David quietly retreated to his bedroom to put on the T-shirt and shorts that were on the floor by his bed. David tiptoed quietly back down the stairs.


Once Kaden was sure that the power switch was off, he exited out the back door to the air conditioning unit.


“Why don’t you have Ginger come stay on the porch?”


Chapter 17