Successful lawyer Russell Bennett struggles with three issues -- he’s alone, having lost his immediate family to cancer; he’s also susceptible to the disease; and he’s infatuated with his doctor, who represents everything he could ever dream of in a partner. Dr. Peter Wilson has realised his dream of providing a safe and caring medical space for the LGBTQ population. But he’s conflicted between his personal interest in Russell Bennet and the need for professional conduct. But when Russell’s test results come back, the results are sobering. The two decide to confront Russell’s cancer treatments together. But it isn’t happy ever after yet. A well-meaning friend arranges a reunion between Russell and his estranged father. Soon after, they meet two young orphans who’ve had their own tragedies. With the adoption process ongoing, they all have to adapt to their new family dynamics. Then they adopt another child whose paternal grandparents take legal action to gain custody. Will Russell and Peter be able to weather the storms as they struggle to build a real family?

A Real Family

“So, what’s on our agenda for the next two nights, Russell? I must say, this is a pleasant surprise, skipping town for a weekend. I’ll be fresh and eager when I get to the office Monday morning.” He flashed that gorgeous smile at his companion.


“Tuesday,” Russell muttered, between bites of his spaghetti. Peter went with the manicotti. Each meal included a soup or salad starter, main course, and a gelato dessert, plus tea or coffee, all for ten bucks. “I bribed Bernice to clear your schedule for Monday—payback for you tampering with my assistant. So we check out Monday morning, head back to Calgary and we go to my place, where I fuck you into Tuesday. I was warned that you had to be able to walk, and you were to be at the clinic on time for a change. Somewhere along the line, Bernice got the impression that Iwas a bad influence on you.”


Chapter 13