The plot and overview of the show, Torch Song, was about finding love and romance. The first scene was called International Stud. In this scene, Arnold talks about how he wants to meet the perfect guy and actually wants to love someone and settle down. He also talks about how he met many people and he still did not find the one. Then he meets Ed, at a bar, who is still “closeted” and does not want to accept who he is as a person. After their night together Arnold does not see Ed for a while. This gets Arnold anxious, and he calls Ed, Ed then states he just wants a “normal” life with a wife and kids. Arnold thought he met the perfect guy and really loves Ed but can not accept the fact that he wants to keep their relationship a secret. They end this “relationship” and Ed dates a girl named Laurel and they get serious. Meanwhile, Arnold meets a new guy, Alan. Arnold really does not love Alan and Ed does not really love Laurel. This still connects with the theme of love since it can often be complicated and hard. When Arnold comes to visit Ed, Ed even confesses he still likes Arnold, nothing happens as a result. After five years together Alan is killed from a hate crime on the street. Arnold misses him and loves him more now that he is dead. Ed leaves Laurel, wondering about what going on with them, and goes to see Arnold. Ed confesses his love for Arnold again and he accepts it and says they can finally talk about it. This show proves how love can be hard but can work out at the end.
