A funeral. An illicit attraction rekindled. A deeply buried secret waiting to be unearthed. When, years after being forced to leave home by a violent father, Jack returns for his funeral, it not just stirs up old resentments and enmities, but also rekindles a forbidden attachment that has stubbornly refused to die. But then a possible murder hints at an old secret, which might just change Jess and Jack's lives forever. For better or worse? Who knows? But whatever they may find… Jess and Jack are determined to unearth the truth. ________ This novel is dedicated to all those hoping against hope that old prejudices meaningless laws and persecution will be left behind one day soon Subjects that may trouble readers include: Suicide Murder Domestic violence against females and males alike Societal execration of those who are different Explicit condemnation of religious dogmas, specifically aimed at the Judaeo-Christian-Islamic monotheisms Criminalized romantic love Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)