Jerrell has never been worth more than a fling.
Other guys tend to treat him like a piece of meat they're entitled to, and Jerrell has given up on hoping for something more. Instead he keeps his head down and doesn't engage. He loves his job as second baker at a cafe. His work is enough for him.
When Rafi, a regular customer, expresses an interest in Jerrell, Jerrell can't believe it at first. Rafi is stunning, put together, kind, and acts as though Jerrell is someone worth loving.
But is Rafi too good to be true?