Tyler grew up in a Christian household. From the onset of memory, Tyler has been attracted to males over females. However, he fought to be heterosexual. Tyler acquires work and must move to Aurora, Illinois. He meets Andrew on the bus and becomes his roommate. There is an instant attraction between them. Tyler is sexually naive and in danger because of it.

Andrew was born gay. During childhood, he was totally abused. Andrew's experiences as a gay waiter/prostitute in The Flamingo Lounge are rough. Andrew's life is wild and dangerous, full of sex.

Follow the lives of Tyler and Andrew as they fall in love and develop a relationship. They discuss their relationship, love, the correctness of same-sex love, religious views on same-sex love, and societal discrimination against LGBT persons.

Despite this anguished battle of morals, Tyler falls deeper in love with Andrew. Andrew is in deep love already and pursues Tyler. This is their evolution.