The Three of Them

Book excerpt: Chaya lives in Long Island, NY and works as an editor. She has a boyfriend, Chris. Although they have only recently moved in together, she's known Chris all her life. He is a master carpenter as well as a great cook and musician. Once begun, their romantic relationship grows quickly, given all the years of their prior friendship. But then, just as they were becoming happy and comfortable, Chris has an auto accident, which leaves him without the use of his legs. Suddenly faced with the emotional and physical strains of Chris's recovery process and being a caregiver, not to mention the unpaid and overdue bills, Chaya is overwhelmed. Unwilling to burden Chris with additional stress, she decides to reach out for support from the most stable and practical man she knows. His name is John, and he had been her previous partner. Living in upstate New York, he is a bit older than she, happens to be quite wealthy, and also happens to still love her. Once he understands her situation, John tries to stabilize Chaya's wobbly world by suggesting three possible solutions. Chaya and Chris, after much difficulty, choose one of them. Making that decision in some ways only multiplies the challenges they face. The Three of Them is a melding of three very different people in a difficult position trying to make the best of the situation. This is a story of growth and overcoming challenge. Enjoy this story.