Chapter 1
Carl Bronson opened his eyes. He had slept well last night and had wild dreams that vanished upon waking. Beside him on the bed was his actor husband, Keith O’Leary and… their chef, a nineteen-year-old man named Erin ‘Coco’ Cochran. Today was Saturday and he, his husband, and their adorable chef had flown yesterday evening to their good friend, Mark Antonious Richfield’s estate in Paradise, California. Weekends at the manor house were like a mini-vacation from work in Los Angeles. He was an award-winning TV and film actor who was now hosting a late-night talk show. The first openly gay man to do so in the States? Yes? Maybe? He certainly knew of a few in other countries, like the United Kingdom, where Graham Norton was famous for his show. And Ellen was a daytime host here in the US. But as Carl ran a list of names of the prominent evening talk show hosts, not one out gay man came to mind. The fact that he was openly gay almost prevented him from being selected. Luckily his reputation was stellar, and he was loved by the public. He thought about the work week ahead, about the guests he was hosting, including Tadzio Andresen. She was a transgender actress who had made history by winning an academy award for best supporting actress in a drama film. The first transgender person to do so. It had taken him many requests before Tadzio agreed. The stunning Swedish model/actress didn’t consider herself political nor a role model. But she had become both after her historic nomination. Tadzio was also here in Paradise, with her LAPD husband, Officer Matthew Nolf. It was how he got her to relent. Asking her again while they were enjoying the many amenities the manor had to offer. Keith stirred and stretched his back. The morning light filtered into the lovely large room. Mark’s manor house and this annex equaled the quality of an upscale hotel. The beds were large and super comfortable, each room had a spacious bathroom, and there were portable refrigerators as well, with snacks, water, and even alcohol. His husband, handsome blue-eyed blond, Keith O’Leary, had an eagle tattoo on his shoulder and sported a well-groomed beard. He used to get stuck with the boy-next-door roles, but changed his look completely. He now starred in a detective series called Bucking the System. The young twink in bed with them also began to awaken. Carl smiled at the two men. The three-way sex they had often, was fantastic. If he had his way, Coco would live with them. He did not. He showed up in the morning to cook them breakfast, then returned in the evening to prepare dinner. Although he did sleep over. Just not every night. Coco loved coming to this estate. Mark Antonios’ chef, Sierra, was a top-notch gourmet cook. Coco assisted her, claiming he learned more from the matronly woman than he had done in culinary school. Keith rubbed his face and yawned. Carl leaned up on his elbow. “Good morning, boys.” Coco checked the time and hopped out of bed. “Sierra must be getting the breakfast buffet ready.” As Coco entered the bathroom of the guestroom they shared in an annex building on the estate grounds, he and Keith stared at his tight ass and bouncing morning erection. Once Coco shut the door, Keith rolled over to face him. “Maybe you’re right and we should ask him to live with us.” “I’m afraid to. I know he wants a boyfriend.” Carl picked his phone up and scrolled through it to see if he had any text messages. “My guess is Billy is going to want to run across the meadow.” Keith sat up against the pillows. “Yup.” Carl set his phone aside and stood off the bed. Coco emerged from the bathroom, getting dressed. “I’ll see you soon!” the sweet young man said. Carl smiled endearingly at him. “You will.” Coco slipped on his shoes and left the guestroom. Keith gave him a sly grin. “He loves it here.” “He’s not the only one.” Carl reached out his hand. “Let’s wash up and get the run over with so we can eat that amazing breakfast.”
