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

I almost call Greg into the kitchen to join me—why? No reason. To get him alone for a moment, to claim a quick kiss. But when I hear his laughter mingle with Tyler’s, I stop myself. They’re getting along, good. If Greg and I move forward with a relationship, I want Tyler to like him as much as I do. Let them bond, even if it is over some stupid Disney movie. In less than a half hour, I’ll tuck my son into bed and have the man all to myself.


I linger in the kitchen cleaning up, but before I return to the living room, I grab two more beers from the fridge. I can cuddle with Greg by the light of the television, and if we’re quiet, Tyler won’t even turn around. Maybe I’ll be nice and let him stay up a bit, watch the rest of the movie. Maybe—


But Tyler’s taken my spot on the couch, leaving me a tiny space between himself and the arm. He smacks the cushion with one little hand. “Daddy, here,” he says, scooting closer to Greg.


Chapter 26