Desperate Measures
E.T. Malinowski

Gregorio Montesano was a simple man with simple needs; good food, good cars, and Parker, especially Parker. After a day from hell, all he wants is to flop down on the couch and relax. One push of the answering machine button sends that lovely scenario swirling down the toilet. Parker needs him and he only has a short time to make sure the love of his life has what he needs. Can he do it in time?
Originally published in Don't Try This at Home Anthology from Dreamspinner Press in 2012, this story has had a few minor tweaks.