It’s the summer after high school graduation. Rich kids plan for college. Poor kids like Eric, struggle to survive and wonder how to improve their lives. While his best friend, Josh, is off at a Young Leaders convention, Eric’s long-held passion for Josh’s girlfriend, Brianne, ignites. Their summer sizzles for an incandescent moment—until Josh returns. The three must figure out if they can resolve their conflict and save their friendship before going their separate ways. And Eric must find the will to make a change in his future. Warnings: cheating, explicit sex, and a ménage scene. Story previously included in an anthology, Hot Summer Nights, and recently re-edited for style but not content.