Illegal TouchingEpisode 9

An injury brings Ian, the cold and distant team doctor, and Noah, the hot-shot rugby captain, together. Forced into a 24-hour close-contact physical therapy session, they survive homophobic backlash, a terrifying rescue, and a toxic ex-boyfriend’s dark obsession. In a dramatic rainstorm, they finally lay their hearts bare, embracing a love they fought so hard for. But heartbreak strikes when Noah lands a multi-million-dollar pro contract. Threatened by a blackmailing cheerleader, Ian chooses to sacrifice his own happiness. To save Noah’s career, Ian breaks his heart with a brutal lie. While Noah numbly signs his life away under the spotlight, Ian quietly drops out of school and disappears into a raging blizzard. Will their love survive the ultimate sacrifice, or have they lost each other forever?