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

I only wish he could apply some of his wisdom to his own problems, but that’s another story.


When he called, I was at my computer in our home office, stiff and sore, tired of staring at the screen, though it wasn’t even eleven A.M. yet. I saw his number on my phone and excitement grabbed a hold of me. I hoped he was going to give me an excuse to take a day off. “Hey, you,” I said, already walking away from my desk. “How are you? How have you been?”


“I’m actually doing pretty good.” He laughed and the beautiful sound brought a smile to my face. “I’ve been missing you, agra,” he said in a soft voice. “Do you think we could see each other soon?”


Chapter 35