It’s not easy being a gay man in Utah, but it’s even more difficult when you’re young and overweight. Jay has never fit in with the general “club culture” and he knows he’d never be attractive enough to catch a one-night stand, much less a boyfriend. Losing himself in books and school alleviates his loneliness, and he doesn’t waste time dreaming about what he can’t have. Until he meets the new director of the GLBT Center on campus and promptly falls in love -- against all common sense and logic.<br><br>Hoping to catch a few glimpses of Stephen outside of the Center, Jay decides to start working out at the university gym. The plan turns out to be too successful as Stephen volunteers to be his workout buddy, then invites Jay out to lunch, and finally, kisses him. Jay wants Stephen more than anything, but he can’t bring himself to trust Stephen’s intentions. Not when he knows he’s disgusting and Stephen is so perfect ...

From Behind that Locked Door

Jack insisted on helping the other engineers, despite his broken arm and concussion. Cillian told him to rest, but he didn’t listen. He dove headfirst into the problem, and didn’t return until late at night each day.


Cillian split his time between Henri and the medical center. Since Zoe was busy treating patients, he took control of the dead, organizing the funerals and helping the families. In doing so, he met up with Father Whalen once more. The priest insisted on performing last rites and speaking on the deceased’s behalf. Cillian thought it was a little weird, but the families seemed to appreciate it, even when their loved ones were not Catholic or even Christian.


After the funerals, Whalen cornered Cillian. “I didn’t get a chance to tell you. You have a lovely family.”


He raised an eyebrow. “I would think you wouldn’t approve, Father.”


Chapter 17