Alone at Midnight

Ian Deatherage, a nomadic traveler, finds himself stranded in Berne, Washington, with limited resources, and takes a job as a bouncer at Kris Marcus's bar. As they spend time together, their relationship deepens into a passionate connection, but both grapple with their fears and uncertainties about commitment. The story explores whether Kris will embrace the possibility of permanence with Ian or let him go when the time comes.