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

Mr. Sharpe stood and thanked Timothy. “My clients are a gay, married couple who have legally adopted three children. You can see from the reports that these children—this family—is thriving. There is no legal basis to break this family apart. I’m concerned that, should this child later realize he’s gay, he will be tossed from the Welsh’s home the way their son had been. On the other hand, if he grows to be heterosexual, the bias against gays that his grandparents have will be ingrained in him. Society needs more tolerance for all members.” He thanked the court and sat.


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