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

“Not because of the award and everything,” Pat said. “We’ve always been proud of him.”


“What about…I mean, does it never bother you that he won’t…get married and give you grandchildren?”


“Who says he won’t?” Pat said. “The law’s changing, and there’s always adoption and other options.”


“So you see, I won’t escape being nagged to settle down either,” Drew said.


“Anyway, his sister’s given us three grandkids,” Frank said. “Christmas is expensive enough already.”


“But he’s your only son,” Paul said, feeling out of his depth here. Was this for real? Did these people truly not mind? “What if he never has a son of his own? Never passes on the family name?”


Chapter 12