Alistair Lockwood and Julian Sterling had an encounter. Julian overheard Alistair dismiss it as "just a fling." Julian returns. Alistair supports Julian, saves him from assault. Helena Hale, Alistair's stepmother, is the mastermind, using Nathan Grant. Alistair and Julian team up. Alistair's comment was a lie to protect Julian from Helena's blackmail; his "signals" were to bring Julian back. Misunderstandings resolved, they confess love.
