Eric is Phil's partner, and the two men are waiting to adopt an infant when Gloria brings the abandoned brothers T.J. and Brian into their home. Caring for the boys and their mother Cat puts pressure on the couple's relationship; the plot does not identify which partner leaves.
Ricky is Raul's partner, and their differing ideas about independence and commitment fuel repeated arguments. He wants to go to gay bars and spend time with friends who helped him feel accepted, while also insisting on room to try things for himself. When he is content to stay home, Raul criticizes him for becoming rigid, deepening the tension between them.
Anthony Meindl has 20 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Signature works include Get Your Stuff, Birds of a Feather, Behind the Life of Chris Gaines. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
