On his way to realizing his Olympic dream, Tom Alan Baranowski finds himself in the midst of a dilemma. His traditional Japanese coach is insisting upon an arranged marriage between his biological daughter Erika and adopted son Tom Alan, who are partners on the ice. Tom Alan loves Erika, and his coach literally saved his life, rescuing him from an abusive home. How can he say no?<br><br>Somewhat resigned to his “not so bad” fate, everything changes when Tom Alan meets British ice dancer Milo Fisher. The spark between them is almost hot enough to melt the ice beneath their blades, and the two fall into an affair.<br><br>What about Erika? What about loyalty? What about gold? For Tom Alan, the impossible throw quadruple jump is suddenly the least difficult thing in his life.

Quadruple Flip

Once Tom Alan calmed down from imagining all the possibilities his last thought presented, he hit the ten keys and took a deep breath.


“Father,” he began, regretting the fact that he’d gone porno in his mind before dialing Tsuchino’s digits instead of planning his spiel. “I’m not certain ten days is sufficient. I…um…I’m making progress, Sensei. Mrs. Mischen will attest to that,” he said, suddenly too formal. “I want to stay another week. I think it would really help me.”


“Is this change of plans you are struggling to propose,” Tsuchino interrupted, “completely related to improving your skating, Tom Alan?”


Nobuo Tsuchino was silent far longer than a moment to the average person. “Otousan?”


“It may be wiser to bring you home immediately, Tom Alan. I have been considering it.”


“It has never been my intention to make your decisions for you, Tom Alan.”


Chapter 48