Tate Hampton is a stifled artist whose only company is his pet parrot, Jolene. The only thing he likes about his job is his handsome boss, Markus Athel. His relationship with Markus is strictly business until Markus appears at Tate’s door to discuss a project. Tate has no intention of revealing his crush on his boss until loudmouthed Jolene takes matters into her own beak and spills the beans.