Peter Richards took the small photograph out of his wallet & stared at it.
His face became wet with tears as he looked at the photograph of Sue Ellen Ewing. Out of all the people he had met as Camp Counselor Sue Ellen was special to him.
Now he had left Dallas, forced to because of Sue Ellen's husband JR who had apparently manipulated him for his own ends.
He was in New York now and attempting to re-build his life.
"Hi Peter."
With a jolt Peter came back to reality and smiled thinly at the guy in front of him.
"Hi Brad."
Brad was the guy who was sharing the apartment with him. He was a total contrast to Peter, quite muscled with black hair shaved at the sides and brown eyes. If Peter had've been gay he might've been interested in him but he was too pre-occupied with the photo of Sue Ellen.
"Still eyeing up her picture?" Brad asked, gesturing to the photo in Peter's hand.
Peter nodded.
"But you said she was married!?!"
Peter sighed.
"Yeah," he said ruefully. "I should've known better to get involved with a married woman!"
Brad shook his head.
"It's easily done buddy, no harm done. You'll find someone else. Someone you can really love & who'll be there for you."
Peter shook his head.
"I dunno!"
Peter opened his mouth about to say something and then closed it again.
"I never see you dating anyone, Brad?" Peter asked instead.
Brad grinned.
"I haven't time for relationships at the moment!" Brad replied. "I'm a counselor and need to be there for my clients but I will make time for the right guy soon!"
"We're both in the same boat, I guess," Peter said, as he realised what Brad had just said.
Peter watched as Brad peeled off his shirt and dumped it on his bed.
"I'll be back in a bit, just gonna get a shower, buddy."
Peter nodded as Brad slipped off his clothes & disappeared into the bathroom.
Peter stared at the photo of Sue Ellen again.
"Peter, " Brad called. "Can you get me a towel."
"Yeah, sure," Peter called.
Grabbing a towel from the dresser he left it in the bathroom. He hardly glanced at Brad at all as he left the bathroom.
Peter sighed as he lay back on his bed and slipped the photo back in his wallet.
He heard Brad come out of the bathroom.
"You okay buddy," Brad asked.
Peter shook his head and started to sob.
Brad lay down beside Peter & gave him a hug.
"Everything will be fine, you'll be okay." Brad told him.
Peter nodded and stared at his room mate. Before he could stop himself Peter locked lips with Brad & kissed him. Brad did not push him away. He kissed him back.
"I rue the day I ever got involved with the Ewing's," Peter said.
Brad laughed. "Forget about them buddy! Sue Ellen Ewing's loss is my gain."
Peter smiled. "You know I badly need a guy like you."
Brad smiled. "It's taken you long enough to realise that!"
Peter laughed. "How could I not see that girls just don't do it for me!"
Brad laughed. "But older women might?"
"I was attracted to her. Sue Ellen I mean," Peter admitted. "Just not girls my own age. I never realised until now that I'm gay."
Brad regarded him. "We all go through a phase of experimenting, we're not sure who we are. I need a guy like you in my life Peter."
Peter smiled & cuddled up to Brad.
"At least you're not a Ewing!" Peter said, smiling.
"No, I'm definitely not related to the Ewing's but you could call me her name if you like!"
Peter grinned. "Sue Ellen, oh Sue Ellen!"
Brad laughed as he snogged the face off Peter. Peter stared deep into Brad's face & locked lips with him again.
Peter Richards had finally gotten his happy ending and it was all thanks to the Ewing's.