RUAIRÍ

Wayne often wonders if he ‘Tyler Durdened himself’ when he met Ruairí. As a physical manifestation of everything Wayne wishes he could be, Ruairí is a firecracker, fearlessly grabbing life by the balls without worry or consequence.

Wayne’s initial fascination with Ruairí turns into fixation when Ruairí casually mentions that eating disorders are an unfortunate occupational hazard of jockey life. Ruairí’s blasé attitude toward his body image, combined with his fluid sexuality, intrigues Wayne to no end.

However, Ruairí’s wild, carefree persona is challenged when he starts to develop feelings for Wayne. Unsure of Wayne’s sexuality and acutely aware of the different stages they’re in with their self-esteem, Ruairí realizes the risk of staying too close. Fearing that one or both of them could end up irreversibly damaged, Ruairí knows he has to leave before it’s too late.