Chapter 17
Sam had just settled in to a “cat petting while watching mindless-TV” stupor when the sound of a car in the driveway made Cameron take off to parts unknown. He thumbed the remote, and the TV went dark. Curious, he ambled toward the front of the townhouse and made it just in time for the doorbell to ring. He grinned wide as he pulled open the door and stepped back for Michael to enter.
“Hey. I didn’t think I would see you till tomorrow—oof.”
Michael grabbed Sam, pulled him in tightly, and squeezed him so hard it was difficult to breathe. He hung on and tried to give back as good as he got. Clearly Michael needed it.
“I couldn’t wait. I missed you.”
Sam sighed softly, laid his head on Michael’s shoulder, and pressed his face to Michael’s neck. “Yeah. I missed you, too.”
“Stu
