Finding friendship and love in the most unlikely of places — “Code Blue, RRU! Code Blue, RRU!” When I hear the page, fear shoots through my body and leaves an ache in my gut. “Please don’t let it be Bill.” I race back to RRU and as soon as I’m through the door, I see my worst fear has come true. The code team — headed by…

He came to win a trophy but won another man’s heart — As I travel south on a sunny Friday afternoon, my radar detector protecting me against speed limit nazis, I’m trying to contain my excitement about the weekend ahead. A business associate has invited me to watch a GT3 Cup Challenge race from his company’s luxury suite at Laguna Seca Raceway…

Grama has a few things left to say — Chapter 8 — “Mr. Baxter — sorry, Bill, you mentioned that she left a letter for me. When will I be able to see it?” “Yes, I’m wondering about the two letters to me you mentioned.” “I have them right here. I’ll give them to you when you leave…” Todd Later that evening after dinner, Will and I sit down on the sofa and do what we’ve been putting off doing all afternoon: reading Grama’s letters.

Grief overwhelms Will a second time in life — Chapter 7 — “As I was saying, Mr. Spencer, how would you like to live at 1380 Saint James Drive?” “What? Seriously?” “Yeah, I have to admit, it’s been a fantasy of mine since we got together. As Grama pointed out, you’re here all the time anyway, why not make it official? I…

Will has a belated talk with Grama — Chapter 6 — She looks me straight in the eyes. “Todd…I know that you and Will are special friends too.” The stone in my stomach instantly grows to the size of a boulder. My eyes dart around the room, looking everywhere except at Grama. I don’t say anything — I can’t say anything. …

Grama’s intuition hits too close to home — Chapter 5 — …Todd takes my head in his hands and kisses me deeply. Then he says, “I love you too, more than I can ever say or show, and more than you’ll ever know.” All I can do is hold him as silent tears trickle down my cheeks. …

Birds do it, bees do it, and finally, so do Will and Todd — Chapter 4 — He takes my chin in his hand, turns my head towards his, and kisses my lips softly. As he pulls away, I say, “I think we better…” “Yeah….” I take Todd’s hand and lead him into my bedroom. Will Once we walk into my room and close the door, Todd pulls me toward him and kisses me. When he’s done, he puts his hand between my legs and asks…

Todd meets Grama — Chapter 3 — …“You know, Grama’s really anxious to meet you, and I know she’ll love you when she does. I’d really like you to.” “I’ve been waiting for you to say that. I can’t wait to finally meet her. I bet the apple didn’t fall too far from the tree.” I laugh…