A Clean Break (Gay Amish Romance Book 2) by Keira Andrews

the back of Aaron’s little blue Toyota, David stared at the bicycles weaving fearlessly between lanes. A siren wailed somewhere, but he couldn’t see any flashing lights. Images of the accident loomed in his mind, always lurking. When Aaron spoke, David forced them back.
    “David, Isaac mentioned that you know how to drive? If you want to get your license, Jen’s cousin runs a driving school. You can both sign up. He’ll give us a great deal.”
    As they came to a stop and a bike whizzed by, David winced. “Driving on the back roads in Minnesota is pretty different.”
    “Just throwing it out there. And I was thinking…” Aaron stepped on the gas and glanced over his shoulder as he changed lanes, smoothly fitting between two trucks.
    “Was it the first time?” Isaac asked.
    Laughing, Aaron punched his shoulder. “Har, har. You’re funny now, huh? As I was saying, I was thinking about your business, David. The one with your friend June? I looked up the website, and your furniture looks amazing. I’m sure you could sell to people around here and keep up your online business as well. We could look for a workspace. Assuming you still want to be a carpenter, that is.”
    David blinked. “What else would I be?”
    “Whatever you want.”
    Whatever I want . It sounded so easy when Aaron said it.
    At a stoplight, Aaron glanced at Isaac beside him in the front seat. “I know you were working together, and there’s no reason you can’t keep doing that.”
    What else would they do? David watched the back of Isaac’s head, trying to discern Isaac’s reaction. Of course we’ll still work together . It was the only thing they knew. When he thought of them in their own workshop again, he breathed easier.
    “I know there’s a lot to consider,” Aaron said. “Like I said, there’s no rush. One step at a time. I’m just excited.” He took another turn, honking at a bike rider who zoomed in front of him. “Couriers,” he grumbled. “They’re crazy.”
    David wasn’t sure what a courier was, but he definitely agreed they were crazy. Riding these streets on a bicycle alongside cars, trucks, buses and little trains seemed like a good way to die young.
    “I was thinking after lunch we can do some sightseeing. Give you a feel for the city so it won’t seem so overwhelming. San Francisco really isn’t that big, although it seemed massive to me at first. And then do you want to see a movie tonight? Jen’ll be at the hospital.”
    “I really liked the movie I saw with David.” Isaac looked back with a hopeful smile. “It’ll be fun, don’t you think?”
    “Yes.” He’d always loved losing himself in the darkness, traveling to another world for a few hours.
    Aaron braked for a red light and half turned. “And really, tell me if anything is too much. Like I said, I’m just excited you’re here. There’s a cool new superhero movie in 3D, which is going to blow your minds in the best possible way.”
    “Superheroes—like in the comic books you used to sneak into your trunk?”
    “Yep. But bigger and better than ever.” Aaron ran his palm over the back of Isaac’s newly shorn head. “God, I missed you, little brother.”
    Isaac beamed. “I still can’t believe we’re here. Getting haircuts and seeing movies. It’s scary, but…” He grinned and echoed Aaron. “In the best possible way.”
    David peered out at the city whirling by—the buildings and cars and people filling his senses in a constant hum. He jerked back from the window as another car roared past. It was scary, and he hadn’t expected that. They’d left so quickly, he hadn’t had time to think about it. He’d thought he was more prepared.
    “Don’t you think?” Isaac peered back, his face pinched in concern. “David?”
    He hadn’t been strong enough for his family, but he wouldn’t let Isaac down. Ignoring the hammering of his heart as another horn blared, David smiled. “Absolutely.”
     

 
     
    Ding!
    Beside David,