The Bromance Book Club

Gavin Scott is the protagonist of The Bromance Book Club and a second baseman for the Nashville Legends baseball team, earning a $15 million-per-year contract. Despite his success on the field and immense popularity, Gavin struggles with deep personal insecurities, mainly stemming from his stutter. His stutter makes social interactions difficult and contributes to a persistent sense of inadequacy, particularly in his relationship with his wife, Thea.

Gavin’s insecurity manifests in his fear that Thea does not love him as much as he loves her. He believes she only married him because she was pregnant, which further fuels his feelings of unworthiness. These doubts come to a head when Gavin discovers that Thea has been faking her orgasms throughout their marriage. This revelation triggers a crisis for Gavin, not only because it confirms his fears of inadequacy but also because it stirs up unresolved trauma from his high school years.

Gavin’s character also highlights potential lack of awareness between partners with different family roles. He is unaware of the mental and emotional labor Thea bears to keep their household running, taking her contributions for granted. Like many partners in traditional gender roles, Gavin does not fully appreciate the systems that keep their home functional, leaving Thea with the burden of managing both the house and their twin daughters.