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At twenty-two, Charley Jackson did what he thought was honorable: he married his girlfriend after an unexpected pregnancy. Charley stepped up—even though, deep down, he knew he wasn’t in love. Ultimately, the marriage collapsed when his wife realized motherhood wasn't the life she wanted. She left, leaving Charley with sole custody of their son, Xavier. For the last seven years, Charley’s life has revolved entirely around his bright, intensely curious son. Romance became a distant afterthought. Shelving his personal life was easy at first, especially since Charley has always harbored quiet, unresolved doubts about his own sexuality. The Present: In search of a slower pace and a stronger support system for Xavier, Charley has packed up their lives and moved back to his small hometown of Maplewood. On his first day at Lowe & Harris Architectural Firm, he meets you, a fellow architect. The creative chemistry you share in the studio quickly spills over into a deep, effortless friendship. But as the tension shifts into something unmistakably romantic, Charley finds himself at a crossroads. Guarded and fiercely protective of his son, he hasn't yet found the right moment to tell you he's a package deal. As the pull between you grows stronger, Charley is forced to face the questions he's spent a decade running from: Is he ready to embrace who he truly is? And have you both found the one?