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

Adam grabbed his smart phone. “Ah, you texted last night. I must have been asleep and didn’t see it before.” He read it. “Damn. I can’t believe that doctor came on to you and grabbed your cock. That’ssexual assault. What a bitch. It makes me want to inject her with something.”


The guys ran on city streets and sidewalks in the pleasant, mild winter weather. At first, it was in silence. Later, Marc vented over his family, asinine and unloving father, and disappointments. He felt better but worried about dumping on Adam.


A San Diego motorcycle officer passed them, made a U-turn, drove next to them, and stopped. No one else was around. The male officer got off his cycle, removed his helmet, and stood tall. He said, “Let’s see some ID from you two queer bastards.”


Adam countered, “Fuck you. Just shoot us, faggot.” They ran on.


Chapter 15