Josh assists his father in coaching the local basketball team. Through the season, he flirts with his friend Bax and hopes things will become more serious. He's asked to befriend Amelia's grandchild Xandy. Josh intends to let others do it—until they meet. Josh falls in love with a quietly spoken, shy, straight guy—or so he thinks. Xander, equally enamoured, hides his sexuality and desire. The more time they spend in summer's heat, the more their attraction grows until it boils over one evening. Each man thinks he has spoiled their friendship. His sexuality isn't Xander's only secret and when Bax thinks he's uncovered it, he tells Josh. But it's a secret more dangerous than either of them realise.