Sam believes that his life is out of control. In his relationship with John, he feels powerless and impotent. Intolerant of his psychologist's help, he abruptly breaks with John and embarks on a distrustful and defensive liaison with Richard, a man he meets at a music recital. Each man sees himself in the other, creating a dynamic that prevents them from getting too intimate. Can they risk their budding relationship and finally allow themselves to love?
This story appears in the author's collection, Attractions.
Reviewed by Max: This story is a short one and rather depressing. I can't say that I liked this one and there wasn't anything erotic about it in my opinion. It is listed as erotic on the publisher's site, and I felt the cover art did not fit the story.
I wish I could say that I liked something about this one. It might appeal to some, but it didn't do anything for me other than pass time.