1. The Meeting.

Thomas is not very excited about this school year, his second teaching at this school. The principal who hired and mentored him has retired and he has no idea who will replace her. At the first staff meeting, Thomas is surprised by the presence of a handsome stranger. As it turns out, he's the new principal. Thomas forms a relationship with Joel, but soon talk amongst the school and bad decisions threaten to ruin everything. But Joel won't give up without a fight and Thomas knows it's only a matter of time before he gives in.