Marc Struthers is a career nurse in the US Navy, and he hates the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy. He lives with Adam, who’s also in the Navy, and they share a room and bed. Although they often make love, Adam claims he isn’t gay.<br><br>One night while on shift, an attractive female doctor tries to seduce Marc. When he rejects her advances, she reports him as being gay.<br><br>Despite Marc’s commitment to the Navy and his job, his military career is in jeopardy. The admiral who must hear Marc’s case is from an older generation. Can Marc wait for DADT to go away as so many promise, or will he be discharged?

Military Emancipation

Steve stepped up. “Come on, we’re getting too deep here. You know, Abraham Lincoln slept with male friends. Sharing beds was common for centuries. Do you want to call Lincoln gay? On the other hand, gay and lesbians helped win World War II. Yeah, some were kicked out, but others openly served in an array of assignments, including combat roles. We’re all different in various ways. Can’t we all just get along? This is America!”


Autumn wondered how and why Steve knew that part of gay history and decided it didn’t matter.


About twelve people were involved, including Carm. The party fell into full swing, and the attendees took to the food Marc and Autumn and others brought. Accolades followed. Carm had three pieces of cake.


Chapter 6