Slap and Tickle — Clare London

Bryan Harrison is a successful accountant and a man who admires order and self-discipline. It's a startling break from his routine when he literally bumps into Phiz Bussman outside With A Kick. Phiz's lifestyle and behaviour are in complete contrast to Bryan's, and appear totally chaotic. But they each recognise something in the other that they need. Bryan has been helping With A Kick with its financial difficulties, and is finding it difficult to balance his professional persona with friendship with the owners. But then he's always found it tricky to expose his more vulnerable feelings. His cool facade hides loneliness: he believes he'll never find a lover who accepts and welcomes his secret desire. Whereas Phiz is all about exposure! He's defined by his cheerful but clumsy liveliness, his open-hearted emotions, and his physical needs. Despite that, he's lonely as well. He craves someone who will help him bring purpose and focus into his life, and admits freely he needs a firm hand â€" in every way. If they can both accept a friendship that's destined for more, Bryan may be just the man to provide it.