
Set in Los Angeles, the show features the lives of four black gay friends dealing with everyday trials, tribulations, triumphs and tragedies.
CAST:
Darryl Stephens as Noah Nichols
Rodney Chester as Alex Kirby
Christian Vincent as Ricky Davis
Doug Spearman as Chance Counter
Jensen Atwood as Wade Robinson
Background Info:
The original title of the series was Hot Chocolate. According to the bonus materials on the DVD, both Darryl Stephens and Doug Spearman originally read for the part of Ricky Davis, Christian Vincent originally read for the part of Noah Nichols. Noah was originally going to be called Jermaine, while Chance's original name was Solomon.
The first letter from Noah's friends' names spell ARC (Alex, Ricky and Chance).
01 My One Temptation [Part 1]
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Noah befriends a fellow screen writer, Wade, who drops curious hints towards Noah. Ricky struggles to resist the advances of his store clerk, Dwayne. Chance moves into the home of his boyfriend, Eddie, and daughter, Kenya. Alex realizes that his boyfriend Trey has been indulging on the internet.
TRIVIA: The two characters from Wade's movie, which he and Noah watch, are voiced by Gregory Keith (Trey Iverson) and Benjamin Patterson (Guy).
02 My One Temptation [Part 2]
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Wade demonstrates interesting behaviors during a night out at a club and offers a proposition to Noah. Chance has difficulty adjusting to his new life with Eddie and Kenya. Alex confronts Trey about his online activities.
TRIVIA: Doug Spearman met Jonathan Julian, his on screen interest, while filming the hot tub scene from "My One Temptation, Part 2." Spearman had to wear a thong as he arrived on set straight from the airport.
03 Don't Mess With My Man
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Wade has difficulty with both the camaraderie of the gang and the closeness between Noah and Ricky. Alex seeks normalcy with his sex life with Trey. Ricky hires Raphael and is upset that his interests lie elsewhere. Chance moves forward with his new life with Eddie and Kenya only to discover that Eddie is unfaithful.
TRIVIA: DL Thug Lover's address is creator/executive producer Patrik-Ian Polk's childhood street address.
04 Don't Make Me Over
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Alex signs up for an amateur drag competition and endures anxiety over the performance and fear of Trey's reaction. Chance is consoled by a stranger as he laments over Eddie. Ricky attempts to prove to the guys that he is not a sex addict. Noah meets a couple of Wade's friends, but not before Wade influences Noah's attire.
TRIVIA: The song Alex and the guys lip-sync to is a cover of the disco classic "Lovin' Is Really My Game," sung by Maryann Tatum, a back-up singer for Mariah Carey. The original version is performed by the group Brainstorm.
The guys' drag number was choreographed by Frank Gatson, the choreographer responsible for Destiny's Child dance moves.
05 Nothin' Going On But The Rent
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Chance goes to great lengths to salvage his relationship with Eddie. Noah falls on hard times but Wade’s intervention leads to Noah securing employment and finds himself rewriting a script that Wade had submitted. Wade and Ricky plan a surprise birthday party for Noah. Alex starts his own HIV clinic and is suspicious about Guy’s helpful nature where Trey is concerned.
06 Writing To Reach You
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Noah reveals to Wade his rewrite of Wade's script and offers a writing collaboration. Ricky gets friendly with Junito, the resident doctor at Alex’s clinic. Chance agrees to a date with T-Money, and realizes where his heart truly lies. Alex's suspicions about Guy and Trey result in a compromised situation.
07 Love Is a Battlefield
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Ricky admits feelings for Junito and the guys mobilize as Ricky endures a health crisis. Chance makes a decision regarding his relationship with Eddie. Noah recruits Wade for a script pitch. Alex and Trey seek counseling for their relationship problems.
08 I'm With Stupid
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Wade finds temporary housing with Noah, who has difficulty adjusting to his room mate, and takes it one step further. With Alex's help, Chance pursues a church ceremony for his nuptials with Eddie. Ricky has second thoughts about being with Junito.
09 Got Til' It's Gone [Season Finale]
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Noah exercises bad judgment while searching for Ricky, who is despondent over Junito. Chance and Eddie commence their commitment ceremony and their event compromises many in attendance. Wade finally expresses his love for Noah.