Review - The Complications of T by Bey Deckard

Stuart falls off the wagon when his wife asks for a divorce. After five years of sobriety, it doesn't take much to get drunk. With his acting career already on the skids, Stuart can't afford to make a scene that might appear in the tabloids. He manages to make it out of the bar but is seriously considering the possibility of passing out on the sidewalk when a "woman" comes to his rescue. Stuart lacks the clarity to remember what hotel he's staying at, so his rescuer takes him back to their place. When he wakes the next morning, Stuart discovers that the "lady" is named Tim, and he is a well-known movie reviewer. Nonetheless, Stuart feels strongly attracted to Tim despite the impact such a relationship would have on his career.

“The Complications of T” is a very short and sweet story about finding love in the most unexpected places. For the most part, it's just one long scene of Stuart and Tim getting to know each other while Stuart's overnight stay turns into several days of sex and talks.

The title of the story rather gives away Tim's secret. Stuart has a number of frank discussions with Tim, who is quite open to satisfying the actor's curiosity. The narration is entirely from Stuart's point of view. We don't get to know too much about the background of the two men, but it's enough to care about them and hope things work out.

This is a little toss-off story that's a fun read you will probably finish in one sitting.

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