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

“We’ll deal with it if it comes to that. Right now, take care of yourself.”


With the call ended, Zoe took a seat in their kitchen and hung her head. “I know you’re angry at Cillian, but he didintervene at the right moment. Maybe it was fate.”


Jack’s furrowed brow eased somewhat. “He has a responsibility to stay with us, to protect himself.”


“You have a right to be,” Jack admitted, his posture relaxing.


Cillian took a seat next to Jack and placed his hand on his husband’s knee. “I won’t be doing that again.”


“You better not!” came from Henri. “I was worried.”


He motioned for her to come closer. When she did, he hugged her. “I’m sorry, sweetheart.”


“I’m going to go to my apartment now,” Zoe cut in.


“Do you want someone to walk you there?” asked Jack, surprisingly.


Chapter 65