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

“Do you ever think of coming back? I’d love to have you around, and Bernice would keep on talking about your skills in the kitchen, or bedroom, or wherever it was that you impressed her so much. I have my rent paid for the rest of the year. Take over my place. I’ll stay with Joey and Moe, and that other guy, the doctor. Dad, I’ve never felt about someone before as I do about Peter. Thanks for trying to understand. I know it isn’t easy, but I appreciate the effort.”


George looked at his son and beamed. “You’d really want me back here? I got a job there but it is only to put in time. Maybe I could get on at my old place here, or something similar. I’m getting a bit old to be operating equipment, but I could probably teach the young bucks.”


Chapter 27