Dominic, an EMT from Michigan, travels to Italy to discover his heritage. But after visiting the small town where his great grandparents lived, he finds so much more. The historical treasures of Rome. The priceless artwork of Florence. And then on to Venice to explore the city billed as “Disneyland for Adults.”<br><br>But the city is battling a historic flood, altering his plans and setting him on a course he never could have imagined, a path that intersects with the lives of three others. Sandro, a handsome Italian actor, appears to be the man of his dreams. As they walk the flooded city, they meet the charming Maria and her energetic young son Massimo. A near tragedy soon binds their lives together forever as Venice tries to defend itself against encroaching waters.<br><br>Dominic vows to return to his lover in a few months. But February of 2020 proves to be a bad time for a reunion. Can these two men overcome a flood, a tragedy, and the perils of a pandemic to have a life together? Will their love survive until life someday returns to normal?

High Water Mark

Okay, big guy, he chuckled to himself, here you go. Maybe I do belong here. Make it happen!   5


Ah, signora, a destra, poi dritto, lo vendrete.


Dominic chuckled to himself at how well his Italian was working for him. She probably didn’t even know he was a tourist. She was looking for the famous bridge in Florence lined with jewelry shops. It was the first destination for most of the tourists, right after they took a picture of the famous Duomo,the huge domed cathedral in the center of town.


The trip to Florence had been a very pleasant one. He’d stared out the window of the train the entire way, enraptured by the beautiful Italian countryside, and glad he’d not rented a car so that he could just relax and enjoy the view. And just as he had in Rome, the minute he arrived in Florence, he hit the streets to see as much of the city as he could.


Chapter 13