Tired of relationships gone bad, Doctor Nick Davros has sworn off dating. Between his student loans and his erratic work schedule, he doesn’t have the time or the energy to spare. Of course, that’s when Construction Supervisor John Turner walks into his clinic. Not just once, but twice. Despite his attraction, Nick is determined to not give in. He couldn’t bear it if John became the one sitting across the table giving him the break-up speech. John Turner is tired of being alone and wants a family again. He gave up a scholarship in favor of construction work in order to raise his brother and sister. Now, just like his college boyfriend, they are embarrassed by his blue-collar life. He’s attracted to the delectable Dr. Davros, but when he makes his move Nick turns him down. When tragedy strikes, it’s up to Nick to make a house call they’ll never forget. Will their 3rd meeting be the charm to bring their opposite worlds together?

3rd Time's the Charm

“Sorry, boss,” Luis gasped, his face pale. Almost a match to the white knuckles pressing a T-shirt against his leg. Red splotches dotted the dingy cotton and spilled into the dust.


John dropped to his knees and grabbed a pair of latex gloves from the first aid kit. An eerie sense of calm settled over him, blocking out the excited voices of the crew. This close he could smell the sour sweat of fear that poured off of Luis and he gently covered Luis’s hand with his own. “Let me have a look.”


Moments like this, when everything stopped, and his brain shifted into another plane. Moments where his hands moved without conscious input. This was when John questioned his decisions all those years ago.


Chapter 7