It's June 1972, and the Vietnam War overshadows Ed Sorenson's life. He's barely out of high school, and there's nothing ahead of him except war and death. On a whim, he packs up his old station wagon with California in mind. He invites his friend Sammy to join him on his journey, never expecting the other man to jump at the chance.<br><br>The station wagon barely makes it as far as Nevada. It dies on the shoulder during a freak summer thunderstorm, trapping the two young men and giving them no choice but to face the secrets they've been hiding, the fears they've been harboring, and the desire they can barely keep at bay.

A Busted Afternoon

“I need…Sammy…fuck…I don’t know what I need…fuck…”


Sammy didn’t lift his head, but Ed thought he saw the corner of Sammy’s mouth lift in a smile. Like he was amused by Ed’s torment. We’ll see how amused he is when I drive him out of his mind.The thought of indulging himself on Sammy’s body—of completely overwhelming his senses with the other man’s scent and taste—pushed him even closer to that indefinable edge.


Chapter 11