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

Published in the United States of America.


For most people, a phone call at three in the morning would be something to dread.


He picked up the mobile ringing by his bed.


“Get your arse up to the moor road, six miles north of Leyton,” his editor, Henderson, said. “Got a tip from our tame copper.”


“On my way.” Paul yanked out the charging cord, grabbed a pair of jeans from the dirty laundry basket,and found a clean T-shirt. Phone. Bag. Car keys. Jacket. He left the house five minutes after waking up.


In the inky night, the lights on the moor road were visible for miles. They were powerful arc lights used by Fire and Rescue. The road ahead was blocked and taped off. Paul counted two fire engines, five police cars, and two ambulances. The air ambulance helicopter waited in a field.


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