When his best friend’s husband was suddenly paralyzed by a rare neurological disorder, Leo stepped up to help care for their young son. Elena, meanwhile, married Mark, her longtime partner; bought a suburban house; and brought a little boy into the world. I genuinely loved the kid, and despite my feelings for Elena, I actually loved her husband too. I loved the way she desperately wanted to project a cool detachment but simply couldn’t help doing the right thing. “You’re always fixing things for me, Leo,” Elena murmured softly.