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

Cillian wanted the Monks to trust him. He had to prove to them that he wasn’t the killer, that he tried to save Angel. So, he volunteered to help the Monks whenever possible. He and Henri aided them in picking fruits and vegetables. He made sure his daughter continued to have Monk friends, and he tried to make some of his own. Though it took a little work, he befriended three of the five leaders by performing physicals on them and just chatting. Of course, he couldn’t completely prove his innocence, but it seemed like the Monks were slowly coming to believe him. Zoe took a similar route.


Chapter 25