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 quiet, when it came, seemed louder than the collapse. John shook his head, the ringing in his ears changing pitch with the movement. Every muscle in his body ached, his ribs screaming with each breath. He pushed upright, his arms shaking with strain. Rubble waterfalled off his back.


The small space had corkscrewed around. John needed a second to reorient himself. He groaned, spitting out dirt. Nick, where was Nick and Dean? He searched the thick fog of dust in a daze, bile filling his throat when he stumbled over them. Oh God. Dean’s arm. Awareness swept back in a wave, and the sure sense that this was merely the eye of the shitstorm spurred John into action.


“Let’s go! Let’s go!” He yelled in Nick’s ear, pulling him off Dean. He grabbed Dean by the collar and shoved Nick toward the same dark opening he had crawled out of only a short time before.


Chapter 29