Switching Octaves

<p>Branson: I'm a guy who knows what he wants—whether it's a career goal or a man intriguing enough for me to give chase—once I have the prize in sight I'm relentless in my pursuit.<br><br>This has worked well for me over the years more specifically as the bass player of my band Hard Core. I hear a bass line in anything the guys throw at me then take those jumbled run of notes and turn it into something our fans will want to buy.<br><br>I'm also a man who doesn't do messy or complicated and I keep my emotions out of the game—until now. FDNY Lieutenant Sean Conley one of New York's bravest has ruined me for all others because I allowed myself to feel.<br><br>Conley: I'm dedicated to putting my own safety aside and saving lives on a daily basis. Just don't ask me to be part of a concert crowd or I'll inevitably have a massive panic attack.<br><br>Personal trauma pushed me into the closet and I was fine with this life—until rock star Branson Mink happened to cross my path at a fire scene. Worse yet I think he knows what I'm hiding.<br><br>Branson's hardly the type to be anyone's secret. Every aspect of his life plays out under the spotlight while I prefer to keep mine hidden behind that closet door.<br><br>I have always left parts of myself private and now Branson has something to hide too. When our worst fears collide I'm forced to put mine aside to save the man I love. Turns out that was easy. The real challenge? Figuring out how to make this relationship work.</p>