All Max O'Rourke ever wanted was to be a cop. All Tommy LeBarre ever wanted was to play his beloved piano. As a jazz player in one of Storyville's finest bordellos, Tommy is happy. Until the cops raid the place, arresting everyone. But Tommy is the real prize, and Max knows it. Someone wants Tommy gone, if not dead. Taking Tommy in to keep him safe puts Max's career and life on the line, not to mention coming clean about his desire for Tommy. Both men have a lot to lose, but if they can survive they might have everything to gain.