Cam’s life isn’t all that exciting. Boring job, failing relationship, and a handful of missed opportunities. He often wonders how his life might have turned out if he’d made different choices. Especially when he runs into Mattie, his childhood best friend who’s grown into the man of Cam’s dreams.<br><br>That dream becomes a reality -- or an alternate reality, at least -- when Cam wakes up one morning in the arms of an adoring Mattie. This version of Mattie and Cam have been together for years, though Cam has no memory of his new life. He’s determined to figure out how he arrived in this new dream life -- and how to keep it.

The Right Turn

They picked up their drinks and headed out of the store. Mattie hurried ahead to hold the door open. Cam was grateful that he wasn’t a blusher as he made his way back into the cold. Mattie always did the gallant act; not just with Cam, but with everyone. He was courteous, but not in a showy way. It was just how he was, thoughtful and kind, which Cam wasn’t used to these days.


“I’ve gotta run,” Cam said, not wanting to deal with the embarrassing posturing Brandon always did in front of Mattie. “It was great seeing you.”


Mattie looked over at Brandon and his buddies, slouched next to a lamppost halfway down the block. He gave Cam a knowing look. “I get it. I’m headed, uh…in the other direction. But you’ve got my card, right? Text me if you ever get time to meet up.”


“I will,” Cam lied. They exchanged awkward smiles, and parted ways.


Chapter 4