Ian Fletcher

The Midlife Crisis of Paul Revere Ian Fletcher

Paul Revere has achieved an enviable situation in life. He is doing well in his job. His children are grown and gainfully employed. He works, hunts, fishes and occasionally he and his wife, Gwen make love. Life is good until Gwen develops a severe case of Empty Nest Syndrome. All of a sudden she is dissatisfied with everything in her life, including her husband who doesn't get it. Before he knows it they are separated and Paul's life is badly out of joint. When he moves out of their home, a lovely co-worker named Jennifer finds out he is available. She invites him to a home cooked meal where he discovers that life as a middle-aged single man is not so bad after all. Then Molly, a divorcee who attends his church, professes a long standing crush on him. And, Nancy the realtor who finds him a place to live also expresses a need for his romantic attentions. Also Caroline, his tall, blonde and elegant former back-yard neighbor develops a keen interest in him. All of a sudden Paul has a full schedule. As time passes, things change and Paul's enjoyment of his rakish existence begins to pale. Then he meets Sarah and his life is forever changed. This is a story of romance and sex told with great wit, sophistication and subtle humor.