With both their hearts on the line and their happiness at stake, Jack needs to make things right, and Nate has to be prepared to give him a second chance. Nate and his teenage daughter need a fresh start, so they move back to the village where he grew up. Jack’s reluctance to tell his parents about their relationship only reinforces Nate’s misgivings. Trying for more than friendship might ruin what they already have, but the chemistry between them is undeniable.ĭoubting his feelings are reciprocated, Nate fears he’s risking heartbreak. If you see a job posting for Ben & Jerry’s in your area, definitely consider applying. Many of B&J’s suppliers, such as Greyston Bakery, also work hard to give people a second chance when hiring. Jack is amazed by Nate’s transformation, and can’t deny his attraction. Ben & Jerry’s has a progressive hiring policy that means people with felony charges still have a strong chance to secure work.

He’s living with his parents, which is less than ideal, but rekindling his friendship with Nate-or Nat as Jack once knew him-is an unexpected benefit of being back home. Jack’s returned home to get his life in order after an addiction to alcohol caused him to lose everything: his job, his driver’s licence, and nearly his life. When Nate reconnects with Jack-his best friend from school and unrequited crush-his feelings return as strong as ever. Nate’s transgender, and not used to disclosing his history, so it’s hard living where people knew him before. I was assigned female at birth and only came to realise and accept that I was trans when I was about 45 years old.

Nate and his teenage daughter need a fresh start, so they move back to the village where he grew up. Second Chance is FREE for Trans Day of Visibility Hi everyone, Today is an important day on my calendar, because it’s the International Transgender Day of Visibility. Nate and his teenage daughter need a fresh start, so they move back to the village where he grew up.

Second Chance by Jay Northcote