Jason Peters is a young widowed father whose son, Tyler, is a precocious first grader starting a new school in the middle of the term. His new teacher is Greg Boucher, a man near Jason’s age who is incredibly attractive. For the first time since his wife’s death, Jason finds himself interested in the possibility of a romantic relationship.<br><br>It seems Greg feels the same. At a parent/teacher conference, Jason admits he’s gay, and to his surprise, Greg asks him out on a date. They spend a wonderful evening together, but when morning dawns, Jason realizes things can’t move forward between them unless his son is comfortable with the arrangement.<br><br>Will Tyler understand Jason’s interest in his teacher? Or will Jason have to choose between what he wants and what’s best for his son?

Tyler's Teacher

“This thing tonight isn’t a date,” I say again. Maybe if I say it enough, I’ll be able to convince myself.


She rubs my arm. “I know it isn’t. But be open to your feelings, for me? I can tell by the way you talk about this guy that you really like him. I think that’s great. It’s about time. So if he likes you, too, and things look to be heading in a good direction, don’t back up or push him away. Think of yourself for once, please. You need someone, you do. More than you know.”


With a half-hearted smile, I admit, “He is kind of cute. Lisa would’ve liked him.”


“See?” Dawn asks. “That right there should be enough to tell you to go for it.”


Go for what, exactly? I’m almost afraid to hope he might be as interested in me as I am in him.


Chapter 7