There are five stages of loss and grief! We know them as: “Deny the reality of the situation that's followed by anger, bargaining, depression and finally, acceptance.” Jack is still at the fourth stage, depression. When Jack Lamont loses Bill his partner for over twenty years his life is over. On Christmas Day, after only two months of being diagnosed with the deadly disease, Bill succumbs to cancer. Jack had been so full of anger. He was mad at the world in general, but especially partner Bill McCloskey, who had left him. Now, five years have passed since Bill died of cancer and for that same amount of time, Jack had buried himself in his work. When he worked, he didn't need to think about all that he loved and lived for was ripped away from him. Jack's life has been in turmoil ever since meeting Dexter O'Connell. The attraction is there, but Jack is very much in denial. However, Parker Dexter's young son succeeds in worming his way into Jack's heart. Will Jack's affection for Parker, allowing him to finally come to terms and accept his growing feelings for Dexter?