A Year in the Life — Cat Grant

Courtland fans, get ready â€" the next generation's here! A campus flu outbreak, complicated by a freak October blizzard, brings Cornell seniors Seth Thompson and Bilal al-Mansoori together. Three days spent waiting out the storm at Seth's snowbound apartment leads to an unexpected mutual attraction -- and a hot night under the covers, which quickly deepens into a true emotional bond… Plus, a world of problems for Bilal, an Iranian Muslim. Despite his homeland's harsh laws and even harsher punishment for homosexuality, Bilal can no longer deny who he really is: A gay man falling in love for the first time. Seth's gentle manner and passionate lovemaking bring Bilal more joy than he ever thought possible. Yet, despite the lovers' growing happiness, Bilal's haunted by guilt and shame left over from his strict upbringing, and the sad realization that he'll never see his family in Iran again. Speaking of families, it's time for Bilal to meet Seth's… Eric, Nick and Ally. Ten years later, this committed triad is still as deeply in love as ever, but even commitment comes with challenges… Is there room in this non-traditional family for Bilal? His future with Seth may depend on it.