One thing Derek has always searched for is perfection. And in Nick's love, he thought he'd found it. But marriage is rarely perfect and Nick Lund isn't a myth, but a human being, faulted as anyone. With their relationship on the rocks, Derek faces loneliness and doubt, estranged from the man he's adored for most of his life. When he learns that he has a cousin living in the city, a young man named Myles he never knew existed, Derek seeks him out. The two men begin a beautiful friendship that provides Derek with some solace and perspective. But in spite of the affection he feels for Myles, Derek's heart belongs to Nick, who's willing to do anything to get them back on track. Nick is ready to forsake his restaurant Split, the city life he adores and all of his ambitions to win Derek's trust again. Derek is convinced that a quiet existence in the burbs is the solution to all of their problems. Or will it be the biggest mistake of their lives?

Red Dreams

Myself, I’ve been at my computer ten hours a day, trying to process the massive amount of paperwork, taking charge of all written communications, making sure that we’re still financially viable and within our time-frame schedule. Legally, it’s also been complex. I’ve never spoken to so many lawyers in my life. I’m starting to learn the jargon.


“Lene? I spoke to her today, actually.” Boone dropped his fork on the plate and leaned back in his chair. “She didn’t sound too good.”


Lene will be subleasing my Verdun apartment until the lease it up. She’s tying up loose ends in Ottawa and should be moving back to Montreal next week. I haven’t heard from her in a while, though. Same goes for Myles. I miss him terribly, but he’s been reluctant to visit. Has yet to see the house.


“Am I getting fat?” Boone was staring at his belly.


I chuckled, shaking my head at him. “No.”


“No, really?” He patted his stomach.


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