Gymnast Frank Bethune arrives on campus already enamored with the star tight end, Bill Billingsly. Although the chances of them meeting are slim, fate draws them together, and their friendship turns to love.<br><br>Ever since childhood, Bill has dreamed of playing professional football. Though high risk to his potential career, Bill would seek out clandestine encounters with other guys when and where he could, but the first time he spots Frank, Bill knows he is someone special, someone he could possibly share a life with. If he’s drafted, will Bill and Frank be able to continue their closeted relationship, running the risk of discovery? Or will they have to part company for the sake of Bill living out his dream?<br><br>Bill knows he’ll need to use all his considerable skills learned on the field to score the life he wants off of it, too. Either way, is happiness even possible when it’s the NFL vs. love?

Love or the NFL

Just then Reverend Bethune burst through the door. “My Lord! Bill Billingsley in my living room,” he shouted, his exuberance completely unbridled.


He crossed the room in two strides. Bill and Frank stood up. Frank’s Dad shook Bill’s hand with both of his. “So good to meet you. I’m a big fan.” He continued to shake Bill’s hand vigorously.


Reverend Bethune turned to his son without releasing Bill. “Oh. Hello, Francis.”


“My, but you’re a big man. Bigger in person than on TV,” Reverend Bethune went on.


“So, I’ve been told,” Bill said, smiling at Mrs. Bethune.


“Sit down, sit down. I want to hear all about this new adventure,” Frank’s father said.


They sat, Frank’s dad inserting himself between Frank and Bill. Frank moved to an armchair next to his mother. Phoebe followed and jumped on his lap.


“So, you’re a Patriot. That’s wonderful, but I was so hoping that you’d be drafted by the Lions.”


Chapter 56