From Stiletto Heels: Alvin Dolce (nicknamed Al) is a self-proclaimed third-rate politician who is currently living together with his lover Neri. Things go well for the two until an impending campaign run urges Alvin away to Milano. Neri, uninterested in politics, turns down Alvin’s invitation to join him there, and Alvin, distrusting Neri’s loyalty in the relationship, takes off for Milano alone. Contains other stories about Al and about the boisterious and loveable people in his life.