Jason lives a comfortable life. His business is successful. Both his children have wonderful futures ahead, and people think he’s pretty neat. There is just one thing Jason wishes he could get rid of -- his ex. When they meet for coffee, however, Jason realizes that after ten years, he wants Howard back. Luckily, Jason has a plan. For Howard, his life is as good as it gets. He’s raised two great children, and helped his ex build a business that provides Howard palimony. Unfortunately, his ex is also the ultimate Zen-wrecker, and no amount of deep breathing can get him out of Howard’s head. When Jason shows up broke and with a hair-brained scheme to get Howard back in his life, under the guise of celebrating the tenth anniversary of their divorce, Howard isn’t sure if he’s being insulted or wooed. But he reluctantly agrees to go back to work at the company, and to allow Jason to move back home. Can ten years heal old wounds? Have Jason and Howard ever stopped loving each other, or should they call it a day and just celebrate their “divorce-ary?” And in the end, who will be the real trickster -- Jason, Howard, or that marvel we call love?

The Divorceary

“One hundred percent,” Howard said, his tone that of a man who is certain he will win a battle. “Now if you’ll excuse me, I am going to prepare for tomorrow.”


Jason took out the trash, checked the front door, and turned out the lights downstairs. He knew that Howard went to bed earlier than he did, but Howard’s light was still on when he passed the master bedroom. Jason hesitated for a moment. He missed going in there and climbing into bed with Howard. After a moment, he walked to the guest room. The bookshelf was full of a wide variety of books that Howard left for guests, never knowing exactly who might like what. Jason picked a collection of horror stories off the shelf and sat in the cozy reading chair near the window.


About a half-hour later, Howard knocked on the door and then rushed inside the room.


“Do you mind if I look through your closet?” Howard asked.


“You want to borrow something for tomorrow?” Jason queried.


Chapter 39