Gordon has spent 18 years hiding his true self, living the picture-perfect life of a married man with two kids. But when his wife dies, he’s left with a chance to finally embrace who he really is—if only it were that simple. Between a homophobic son, a lovestruck daughter, and his own struggles with coming out, life feels impossible.
Then he meets Beau, a French teacher running from his own broken past. Beau’s charm and acceptance awaken something in Gordon—a longing to love and be loved as his authentic self. One night changes everything, but their connection sparks chaos when a viral video costs Beau his job and threatens to shatter Gordon’s family.
Will Gordon fight for the man who makes him feel alive, or will he sacrifice his happiness to keep his family intact?
Easy Does It Twice (Till There Was You)
Tropes: Slight age gap, parent/teacher, hurt comfort
Word Count: 98,000