![]() But in this era when being gay can cost you everything, and mean being forced into prison, or a mental ward, it's just not an option for serious guy like Russell. He's not naive - he fooled around enough with guys enough in college to know how his tastes run. He just wishes he could get more excited about her in a lustful or romantic way. Susie is cute and fun, just wild enough to be exciting to hang out with, but still a good girl - the girl Russell plans to marry soon and spend his life with. Russell is working a summer job as an assistant coach for his aunt's water-ballet show, for the travel and because his girlfriend Susie is in the show. ![]() There is a wonderful feeling of time and place in this story - 1950's and the era of live bands and swimming spectaculars, and homophobia. ![]()
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