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

The cause of the accident was horrifyingly apparent. Instead of being buried securely in the bedrock one of the concrete footings lay exposed like the roots of a tree uprooted by the storm


“Oh, my God,” Nick whispered. A chill that had nothing to do with the weather settled into his bones, this was far worse than he might ever had imagined. But there wasn’t time to absorb the implications. Nick turned his back to the building and got to work.  12


Later, when Nick tried to describe the experience to friends or family, he’d fail. Miserably. He would open his mouth to recall a specific detail; anything to convey the unfathomable depth of terror and chaos. Instead, his lips would press tight, silent until the subject changed. Right now, in the thick of things, all Nick felt was a numb sort of panic.


Nick swiveled half-way, his hands busy wrapping gauze around the leg of the man in front of him. “What?”


Chapter 19