 The relationship finally ends on a bittersweet note when Emmett spots Drew flirting with another man.Rather than being angry or jealous, Emmett recognizes that Drew, being so newly out, needs time to explore his new-found gay world.Benjamin "Ben" Novotny-Bruckner ("né" Bruckner) (Portrayed by Robert Gant) became a main character during season two, when he is the first customer in Michael Novotny's comic book store.