Summary

After meeting at a dinner party, Michael and Tom begin a relationship. Tom discreetly acquires Michael's number from an acquaintance, the latter not terribly keen on meeting him. Over drinks, Tom chides Michael for his choice of drink. They begin to see each other tentatively, both trying to work around their professional lives. Tom is a criminal attorney and Michael is a high school counselor. Tom does not open up about his profession but Michael is dealing with Danny, a young student dealing with physical abuse from his father.

Tom and Michael's relationship is turbulent. They are tender with each other but tentative about becoming too intimate, especially Michael. Tom disappears for long periods of time but Michael is okay with it. Meanwhile, Danny is placed in a foster home and Michael goes out of his way to take care of him...