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

The man who waited on him was the owner. “Sure, I can tell you how to get back to the canal. You aren’t that far away, really. It’s just five blocks to the west. Turn left when you leave the bakery and follow that street. When it forks in a couple of blocks, be sure to go to the left, and you will be at the Rialto Bridge in about three blocks. You can get the vaporetto there if you want.”


Dominic thanked him and quickly found his way to the bridge. The Rialto was perhaps the most famous and beautiful bridge in Venice, appearing on many post cards. He decided to carefully explore the neighborhood on the other side of the bridge, where he found another bakery and decided to purchase some things to take back to the apartment. But he didn’t venture too far, not wanting to get lost again, as it was time to be thinking about a shower and a change of clothes before the show this evening.


Chapter 17