Always Plan Ahead

Always Plan Ahead SPACE SUCKED. Okay, maybe it didn’t actually suck. Space technically was just there and didn’t really do much of anything; it was nothing more than somewhere for lots of cool and interesting things to take place in. The important and operative word was cool. However, cool didn’t adequately describe what Juan was in the middle of just now. Cold was close. Frigid was even better. Really fucking freezing your nuts and everything else off glacially polar ice cap cold almost had it. The reality was Juan’s brain was too frozen to come up with any better words to describe this environment. Juan walked along the scaffolding, muttering a litany of Victor’s words as he went. “It’ll be fun, Juan. An adventure, Juan. You’re an astronomer. You love the stars, Juan.” Truth be told, Juan did love stars. Stars were warm, sunny, bright, and full of heat. They gave the universe light and life. Not that Juan really wanted to be on a star since those temperatures would burn your nuts and everything else off as effectively as the cold was currently doing. However, he could have done with a small bit of that heat right about now. Removing tools from the pouch hanging off his belt, Juan reached out and grasped the framework of the large deep-space telescope suspended between the cross braces of scaffolding. Thanks to spacewalk simulators and the fact that he’d vomited all over each and every one, he wouldn’t have to go outside to complete his task. Outside was space, and that was even colder than inside. “Didn’t anyone get the memo my name is Juan and I’m from Puerto Rico? I grew up practically on the damn equator.” Juan pulled the telescope array closer and began loosening the panel to expose the equipment. It was his project and therefore his job to keep the thing running smoothly and tweak it when needed. Overview: Life comes with a bit of hurt, but luckily for these men, it also comes with the right amount of comfort to mend their breaks, both of the body and the heart. From facing deranged exes to economic trials, the men in these tales have faced trial by fire--or in some cases water--for the right to love and live. Step into their shoes as they rebuild their family after a gutting betrayal or traverse the stars with an unexpected partner. The Mended Daily Dose package delivers stories about all kinds of second chances built on love. Juan Vizquel and Victor Fortrey have been together for a long time. Victor is a sweet man but hides it well. Most people see him as cold and distant, but Juan knows better. He is given a powerful reminder when an accident on the space station where they live and work leaves Juan temporarily helpless. Victor steps in, becoming Juan’s hero in some very unexpected ways. A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Daily Dose package "Mended." Juan Vizquel and Victor Fortrey have been together for a long time. Victor is a sweet man but hides it well. Most people see him as cold and distant, but Juan knows better. He is given a powerful reminder when an accident on the space station where they live and work leaves Juan temporarily helpless. Victor steps in, becoming Juan{u2019}s hero in some very unexpected ways People See Victor As Cold And Distant, But Juan Knows Better. That's Driven Home When An Accident Leaves Juan Helpless, And Victor Steps In.