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

The difference between Japan and the US was not evident in the fans themselves. Every person seated at the arena in Boston was devoted, enthusiastic, and supportive. The difference was rather that there were fewer of them. There were empty seats, something never seen during a figure-skating competition in Japan. There were signs and banners, though, several for Tsuchino and Baranowski, one that was simply a red heart on white poster board with Erika And Tom Alan Ring My Bell written inside it in silver paint. When Tom Alan pointed it out, they both smiled.


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