Peace of Mind

Their relationship starts out slowly. Adam Bennett, a former police officer in Philadelphia, quit to take a teaching position at a local college when he gets into a car crash that leaves him using a cane. Just when he thinks no one will want him, Matthew, a stripper who also does odd repair jobs, meets Adam at his therapy group.



After several awkward conversations around bad coffee, the two begin seeing one another. Adam finally allows himself to be happy and accept the fact that someone as attractive and sweet as Matthew wants someone ten years older and with a disability. A few dates turn into years together, with the men sharing Adam's small house in rural Pennsylvania with their dog, Piper.



Everything seems perfect in their relationship, and Adam knows it is. But he still can't help tossing and turning some nights when Matthew is away at another gig. He waits up for his boyfriend to ease some stress ... and maybe to request an encore performance of Matthew’s famous show.