After a lifetime of devotion, Ben Thornton tries to focus on gold at the 2012 London Olympics. Unfortunately, a British tabloid reporter sets his sights on outing a famous athlete, namely Ben, who is just now accepting his sexual identity himself.<br><br>Meanwhile, someone crushing on Ben reveals himself via a mysterious love note. Is best friend and teammate Richie Stoker the one, or maybe Richie’s twin brother, Adam? Team members Steven, Vijra, or Cory could have authored it. Then, there’s Ben’s ex; the exe’s sibling; friend with occasional benefits, Booger Fisher; and also Ukrainian weightlifter Iggy, who follows Ben around the Olympic Village. It could also be a trick perpetrated by the gossipmonger, Ben fears.<br><br>Will the pressure of the media circus interfere with Ben’s competitions, or will Ben leave London with gold and the man of his dreams?

Double Flip

“Have you heard from Addy since we’ve been here?” Richie asked.


“Seen him. Few words, though. Just a good luck wish,” Ben told him. “You?”


“Same.” Richie licked his fingers. It was definitely the Cheez-Its.


An “all is well” from Adam had come rather quickly after his most recent and lengthiest disappearance to date, but further communication was sparse for many months. Finally, around a year or so into his self-imposed exile, Adam hit Ben up, using his one phone call as an SOS after a DUI.


“I’m a total fuckup, how’s what.”


Chapter 10