With a job at the local newspaper, a rented room at the home of a retired schoolteacher, and a clandestine love affair with closeted police officer Mike Spencer, Seth Adams has a pretty good life. But what Mike doesn't know is that until a few weeks ago, Seth didn't even exist. Though Mike is no stranger to sex, Seth is the first person he's ever fallen in love with. When Mike discovers that Seth was made, not born, he breaks off the relationship and refuses further contact. Seth feels he's already made enough sacrifices, agreeing to keep his and Mike's relationship secret, so he refuses to call Mike. Though the separation is unbearable for both of them, neither is prepared to back down and make the first move. But when Mike learns that Seth is leaving town, he has to decide which is stronger: his fear of being outed, or his love for Seth.