Alex Garcia plays Thomas, a footman at The Abbey, who forges an invite to the Duke played by Darius Ferdynand. The forged letter calls for the Duke to make an appearance at the Abbey. Thomas shows the Duke to his room upon his arrival and helps to unpack his luggage. The Duke asks that Thomas wash his feet where Thomas confesses his love. The Duke tells him that they will never be together because of their stations in life. Thomas pleads to have the Duke in his arms again. The Duke obliges giving him one last night. Paul Walker plays Lord Martin, the master of the house, who intends to throw a party in the hopes of finding a suitor. The night of the party Lord Martin finds himself bored out his mind. He retires to his study to be alone and is served a drink by the footman James, played by Daniel Johnson. The party continues while Lord Martin hides out and requests a dance from footman James. The music plays and the dance turns into a sultry tango. Their bodies move closer and closer to one another until the master kisses his servant. Jace Tyler plays Steven, the youngest son of the master of the Abbey. Steven is a forward thinker and a man about social change, unheard of at the time. He finds a like-minded individual in his driver Tom, played by Paddy O'Brian. Their shared views on the world turn into their shared love for each other. They confess their feelings for each other, but know in the world they live in they can never be. Before leaving the Abbey, Steven and Tom are able to spend a night together, the only one they will always cherish. After being left by the Duke due to his poor station in life, Thomas the footman sets his eyes on fellow footman Jimmy in the final scene. Jimmy confesses he knows about Thomas and the Duke when Thomas tries to make a pass. Jimmy tells Thomas they will never be together, but that does not stop Thomas from making another pass in the middle of the night as he sneaks into Jimmy's room. Jimmy wakes to find Thomas on top of him and gives in to his desires. Shot on location in a gorgeous English manor, with period costumes to match The Abbey is one to watch! Cast: Paddy O'Brian, Darius Ferdynand, Alex Garcia, Daniel Johnson, Jace Tyler, Paul Walker
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