Tourist season at Lake Wallenpaupack means a break in the monotony of Alexi’s life. They’ve been secretly advertising the ice cream parlor they work at through the Foodspotting app, hoping that will bring even more customers. One such customer is Eli, a recent addition to the area with a bright and open disposition that Alexi is drawn to immediately. And since Eli is demisexual, Alexi welcomes him into their friend group of other queer twenty-somethings.<br><br>The more Alexi gets to know Eli, the more smitten they are. If only they didn’t have crippling self-esteem issues, problems at home with their dad, and enough emotional baggage to fill a freight train. They’re desperate to get out of that rut so they can have space in their heart for someone like Eli. After years of playing a passive role, making the first steps towards change might prove too much for them.

#IceCreamSundae

The Sisters of St. Margaret lingered until all of them had finished their ice creams, though some of them had ordered second helpings. Alexi offered them the Avalanche so they could all take a crack at it and maybe get their picture on the Wall of Fame. Several of the nuns asserted that they didn’t do what they did for fame, not even incredible feats of ice cream eating, but they appreciated the offer.


“If we ever come back this way for our field trips, we’ll give it a try,” Sister Gertrude said. She adjusted her glasses and patted her stomach. “Frankly all these sweet treats have been a bit much for my old gut. Some of the younger sisters can tackle it if they want.”


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