Alex really did have a great home. Craig smiled and took a sip of the Sauvignon Blanc Alex had just poured him. He stood on the balcony outside the master bedroom, gazing out at the sea. The sun had nearly set. It was that time just before the time change when the days were longer but the clocks did not yet reflect it. Only a week or so. The evening had been great. Such a relief after the afternoon spent visiting his mother. They’d walked to the fish restaurant, shared a bottle of wine and then spent a short time walking on the beach. Yes, he could get used to living so close to the Pacific. Craig suspected it wouldn’t be long before Alex asked him to move in with him. The vibes were there. And when he did, Craig would say yes. He’d rent out the Burbank house. It would be good to have an

