Strays and Lovers

Eddie has a house full of pets and and a refuge for unwanted animals, but his poor aging heart longs for romance. He meets a sad young stranger names Gray, and this is one stray Eddie intends to keep for himself! Forty-six-year-old Eddie Hightower has a problem. Hes all alone. The only thing that saves him from facing that stark reality is the fact that he isnt really alone at all. He has a house full of pets and a refuge full of stray unwanted animals he spends every waking hour trying to place in homes. While he loves what he does with all the joy in his heart, that same poor aging heart is still missing something. And Eddie knows exactly what it is. Romance. But wait. Cue the music. Suddenly, beyond all hope, it happens. In the small desert town of Spangle, California, where Eddie lives, comes a sad young stranger with piercing gray eyes. They are the palest, most stunningly beautiful eyes Eddie has ever seen. Poor Eddie Hightower is swallowed up in their silver depths and disappears without a gurgle. The strangers name is Gray Grissom. Gray, like his eyes. Without hesitation Eddie opens his doorsand his heartto the lost young man. After all, thats what Eddie does. He finds homes for strays. But this is one stray Eddie intends to keep for himself.