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

Marc slept fitfully that night and woke early. He did some exercise in the apartment and felt good that he convinced the admiral to be cared for. He wondered if anyone was angry with him for being persistent.He arrived early at work to relieve the night shift.


Ensign Donna Shevley, a night nurse, greeted him. “Marc, the admiral wants to see you as soon as it’s convenient for you.”


She chuckled. “Mad? I think he’s in love with you. He had a poor night but asked a few times if you were on duty today and when could he see you. His wife stayed late and said they’re naming their next child after you. She’s anxious to meet you.”


Relief flooded through Marc. He took a deep, refreshing breath. “Okay, thanks, Donna. Catch me up on the admiral and other patients.”


Chapter 23