Journalist Paul Bradley reports on an act of heroism by paramedic Drew McGregor and goes on to have him nominated for a bravery award. Drew's heroism is a great story that Paul wants to make the most of, but he has other reasons to want to see the great-looking and openly gay Drew again. Ones he doesn't dare speak about, since he's deeply closeted and terrified of being outed, fearing losing his career.<br><br>When Drew accidentally finds out Paul is gay, he's initially angry at the deception, but he's sympathetic too and his kindness encourages Paul to confess his feelings. Drew likes Paul, but won't date a closeted man, saying that leads to too many lies, too much pain. Paul will have to reevaluate all the choices he’s made for the sake of career and family, if he wants Drew to give him a chance.

Role Model

And so was the look McGregor gave him when he spotted what Paul was looking at. The challenging “You got a problem, pal?” look. Paul had many problems, but the idea of McGregor being gay wasn’t one of them. Not for the obvious reason. The guy was hot, but he was way out of Paul’s league and too much in the public eye for Paul to even think of him as anything but a great story.


A story he might be about to add an interesting angle to.


The photographer got some great shots of McGregor, looking handsome and noble, his white shirt open at the neck to show off a nice tan. Then it was just the two of them as the photographer packed up and left.


“Can I call you Andrew?” Paul asked as he set up his recorder. “Or is it Andy?”


“Oh. Andy is better. For the piece, I mean. More…everyman.”


McGregor—Drew—shrugged. “Everyone calls me Drew.”


Chapter 4