957 In Connecticut: A Case Study

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957 in Connecticut, Cathy Whitaker appears to be the perfect wife, mother, and homemaker. Cathy is married to Frank, a successful executive at Magnatech, a company for television advertising. One evening Cathy receives a phone call from the local police who have holding her husband. He says it's all a mix up but they won't let him leave alone. Frank had been exploring the underground gay bars in Hartford, Connecticut. Frank often finds himself forced to stay late at the office, swamped with work. One night when Frank is working late, Cathy decides to bring his dinner. She walks in on him kissing a man. Frank confesses having "problems" as a young man, and agrees to sign up for therapy. “Over the Christmas and New Year's

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