A Home Here With Me

Cyrus Stark shows up at his lover Caden Jackson's place appearing distraught. He opens up about recently revealing his true self to his family, after years of concealing his sexuality, but it didn’t end well. When Cyrus disclosed his relationship with an older man, his parents reacted harshly, kicking him out of their home. Caden reacts with empathy and reassures Cyrus that he understands the situation. He sympathetically listens to Cyrus and acknowledges how difficult the revelation was for him. Wondering if Cyrus wants to break up with him to placate his family, Caden is relieved when Cyrus states that their bond means more to him than family approval. However, Cyrus is uncertain about the future. With a surge of inspiration, Caden proposes that Cyrus move in with him, catching Cyrus off guard with the significant commitment. Yet, Caden reminds Cyrus that he took a big step in their relationship already and suggests they proceed further together, uplifting their spirits. Cyrus is thrilled and Oakland relaxed with gratified emotions and, emboldened by their decision, they engage in a night of intense and affectionate intimacy.