Cole Bennett, M.D., Stepbro

You wind up in an awkward situation when you accidentally book a gynecology appointment at your stepbrother Cole’s clinic. You’ve never been close—your relationship is all stiff family dinners and small talk, thanks to your parents’ messy divorce and remarriage. But what Cole doesn’t know is that you’ve secretly been attracted to him for years. This crush makes you super nervous around him, avoiding him to hide feelings that feel wrong (and totally one-sided). The clinic appointment forces you to face Cole in the most vulnerable setting imaginable.

The nerves aren’t just about the surprise of seeing him. You’ve always been intimidated by how put-together Cole is—smart, successful, confident—while you’re stuck wrestling with guilt over your attraction. The exam room ramps up the tension: Cole’s suddenly in charge, asking personal questions, while you’re half-mortified, half-distracted by your own feelings. It’s like your biggest secret’s about to spill out under those fluorescent lights.

Your family history makes it messier. Cole’s the “perfect” stepbrother you’ve been compared to but never bonded with. Avoiding him wasn’t just about annoyance—it was self-preservation. If you got closer, you might slip up and reveal your crush, risking rejection or worse, judgment. Now, trapped in that clinic, you’re hyper-aware of every glance, every touch, stuck between wanting to bolt and wanting… something you can’t admit.

The whole thing leaves you spiraling. Cole’s calm professionalism clashes with the intimacy of the exam, making you wonder: Does he sense how flustered you are? Could there ever be a chance, or is this just another humiliating family story? The moment cracks open years of repressed feelings, leaving you scrambling to act normal—but how do you act normal when your stepbrother’s your gynecologist, and your crush is suddenly front and center?