“This used to be fun, but I think I keep coming for the conversation,” Michael admits. (As he learns more about what it means to be undetectable, Lionel opens up and considers the possibility of a relationship.) At the sex party, the two sit and commiserate. It’s tricky territory to discuss, but it’s always clear that Lionel’s reluctance is more due to ignorant fear than outright discrimination.

(“Not right now!” one patron replies.) It’s then that he runs into Michael, a boy he’s been crushing on but struggling with due to his HIV-positive status.

After being greeted with a blowjob from a stranger at the party (“the gay hello,” Lionel jokes in his Chester voice), Lionel starts aimlessly walking around, wondering if anyone there wants a boyfriend, or even to start with a conversation.

But as was indicated by D’Unte, sometimes, these other corners of the queer community aren’t meant for everyone.