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

“Funny seeing you here again,” Marjorie’s voice said from behind him.


“Howard’s working late. I thought I’d make him dinner,” Jason explained.


Marjorie looked him up and down, her skeptical eye assessing him in a way that reminded Jason of a strict school teacher in a movie deciding how to deal with a student.


“Good,” Marjorie said. “I think that’s very good.”


“Well, thank you,” Jason said with a bit of relief, glad that he had passed muster.


“And where is Howard working?” Marjorie asked.


“For me,” Jason answered. “He’s helping me out with some stuff at the company.”


“And you’re here?” Marjorie asked.


“Yes, well,” Jason stammered. “He’s taken on a few projects.”


“I see,” Marjorie said, while keeping a stone face that made Jason wonder what she was thinking.


“I made him a vice president,” Jason said, hoping Marjorie’s face would change.


“Well, that’s quite a commitment,” Marjorie pointed out.


Chapter 46