Seeing Ben

"Making my first home run with a stranger, and loving every second."

I had been on dating and meet-up apps before, and had several accounts on various websites. It was always more an intrigue than a craving or a need, but I still wanted it. I had girlfriends before Ben and after,...

The Paint Job (Part 2)

"The two men show their wedding night artist how they would like to be painted."

"You've obviously discussed the other five paintings of the set in some detail," I remarked to my two clients.  "Could you give me a rundown of what you have in mind so I have an idea of context?""Okay, so the...

Getting Hot in the Fire House

"If our heroes deviate from the norm, should we accept them for what they are?"

The last light of day was fading from the sky as the fire engine backed through the open door into the fire station, its spinning red and yellow lights ricocheting off the surrounding buildings. As blocked traffic began to move...

Lending a Hand to the Neighbor, Day 2

"My second night with John is even more exciting than the first, as I head back over to his garage."

“Hey Jack. I could use some help with another part tonight. You free to come over?”I kept reading that text over and over, teasing out any possible meaning in the words and the phrasing. The night before had led to...