
Synopsis/Details
Blake and Darrell appear to be the epitome of a modern, loving couple. Their relationship is passionate, tender, and filled with promises of a shared future. On a sun-drenched beach, they walk hand-in-hand, their connection seemingly unbreakable. Blake, sensitive and hopeful, dreams of deepening their commitment, while Darrell, charismatic and intense, reassures him with words of devotion.
But beneath the surface, cracks begin to show. Darrell’s evasiveness about moving in together and his growing emotional distance leave Blake uneasy. When Darrell abruptly ends their evening with a cold declaration—"We need some time apart"—Blake’s world tilts. His desperation to salvage their relationship sets him on a collision course with the truth.
Blake’s pursuit of answers leads him to Darrell’s office, where he stumbles upon a scene that shatters his reality. Darrell is not just his lover—he is also Sabrina’s husband. The confrontation that follows is explosive: Sabrina, armed with a gun and a heart full of betrayal, reveals that Darrell’s deception runs deeper than infidelity. A crumpled medical report in her hand delivers the final blow: Sabrina is HIV-positive, and Darrell’s reckless actions have put both her and Blake at risk.
Story & Logistics
Story Type:
Social Justice
Story Situation:
Discovery of the dishonour of a loved one
Story Conclusion:
Tragic
Linear Structure:
Linear
Moral Affections:
Condemnation, Contempt, Dereliction of Duty, Disrespect, Guilt, Impenitence, Impurity, Punishment, Wrong
Cast Size:
Couple
Locations:
Few
Characters
Lead Role Ages:
Female Middle Aged, Male Middle Aged
Hero Type:
Ordinary
Villian Type:
Corrupted
Stock Character Types:
Everyman, Tragic hero
Advanced
Adaption:
Based on Existing Fiction
Subgenre:
Chick-Flick/Guy-Cry, Disease/Disability, Erotic, Gay and Lesbian, Love, Romance, Sex
Subculture:
Bodybuilding, Queer culture
Equality & Diversity:
Intolerance Focused, LGBT+ Focused, Minority Protagonist, Passes Bechdel Test
Life Topics:
Approaching Death, Mid-life Crisis/Middle Age
Time Period:
The Tens (2010–2019)
Country:
United States of America (USA)
Time of Year:
Summer
Illness Topics:
Psychological
Relationship Topics:
Breakup, By marriage, Infidelity, Same-sex, Sexual activity