Dr. David Cameron (or simply Dr. David) is a secondary character on the Showtime series Queer as Folk. He is Michael Novotny's main love interest in the first season.
Background[]
He tells Michael that he always knew he was gay, but he thought if he worked and received higher education he could be anything, including straight. He was previously married to a woman named Lori for seven years and they had a son named Hank.
He admits to feeling that if he worked hard enough, he could be anything he wanted to be; including a straight man. He realized that theory was wrong, and he was stilled attracted to men, despite living a straight lifestyle of being married to a woman and having a child.
When he told her the truth of his sexuality, it was implied they had a bad breakup and divorce. It’s unknown whether the affair was during his marriage to Lori, or after, but he had to a previous long term relationship with a man which ended when his partner passed away. He continued to work as a chiropractor until he met Michael during the first season….
Physical Appearance[]
He is a classy, handsome caucasian male within his early forties with an excellent physique. He is first seen in a shirt and tie as he is a chiropractor. Other times, he can be seen in more street clothes when out in places like the Big Q, or even workout sweats having came from a jog.
Personality[]
He present himself meticulous and ambitious. Indeed, he is a very driven person and always ready to take care of the people he loves. Sometimes, this intentional generosity backfires where people think he is selfish and is controlling.
Throughout the Series[]
Season 1[]
David meets Michael after he injures his back working at the Big Q working with Tracy. David is the chiropractor Michael is referred to. Michael becomes "hot and bothered" as David physically works and palpates him on the table. Michael admits in a subtle way of feeling "too relaxed" and David smirks and remarks that it even happens to football players.
Meanwhile, this message was received well by David as David went to the Q Mart to see if he "happens" to run into Michael while Tracy is asking about his neck. Before Tracy excuses herself, she introduces herself to him, and he thanks hers for referring Michael to him. When they are alone, Dave asks him out, and the two begin to date.
However, they are almost constantly at odds with each other. For example, at one point, Dr. David was jealous of the relationship Michael has with Brian, and at one point forbade him from seeing him again. Michael, on the other hand, is put off by David's willingness to do everything, such as pay for dinner at restaurants, and at one point, Michael found out that David was not cashing the checks he was giving him for rent. Michael often finds himself intimidated by the lavish lifestyle that Dr. David leads.
At the end of Season one, Dr. David decides to move back to Portland, Oregon to be with his son, and invites Michael to come with him. Michael was originally going to leave with him, but stayed behind after Justin was assaulted.
Season 2[]
In the Second Season, Michael comes back to Pittsburgh, and after Emmett catches him having sex with another man, confesses that he and Dr. David are no longer together. Dr. David is neither seen nor heard from again for the rest of the series.
There is another reference to Dr. David in Season 2, Episode 15 ( Rage Against This Machine) when Michael and Justin discuss possible story lines for their comic book. Michael calls Brian at four in the morning to get in contact with Justin. The words "Maybe we could have a chiropractor as a villain" are audible before Brian ends the call.
Season 3[]
Although at one point in season 3, Emmett Honeycutt, after sleeping on Michael's couch all night and salty due to him being pissed off at Ted, he stated that he needed a chiropractor. He then looked at Michael and apologized not meaning to bring up his passed boyfriend, David, by accident.
Relationships[]
David is acquainted with Michael's group of friends. He is warmly acquainted with Melanie Marcus and Lindsay Peterson while admiring how they are a couple. He was acquainted well with Emmett Honeycutt, with Emmett saying "Hello Gorgeous!" when first meeting him.
Michael Novotny[]
He and Michael were lovers and boyfriends for the first season. David meets Michael after he injures his back working at the Big Q working with Tracy. David is the chiropractor Michael is referred to. Michael becomes "hot and bothered" as David physically works and palpates him on the table. Michael admits in a subtle way of feeling "too relaxed" and David smirks and remarks that it even happens to football players. Meanwhile, this message was received well by David as David went to the Q Mart to see if he "happens" to run into Michael. When he sees Michael back at the Q Mart, asks him out, and the two begin to date.
However, they are almost constantly at odds with each other. For example, at one point, Dr. David was jealous of the relationship Michael has with Brian, and at one point forbade him from seeing him again. Michael, on the other hand, is put off by David's willingness to do everything, such as pay for dinner at restaurants, and at one point, Michael found out that David was not cashing the checks he was giving him for rent. Michael often finds himself intimidated by the lavish lifestyle that Dr. David leads.
This relationship was a good learning perspective for Michael's character as it helps Michael when he has the relationship with Ben and have a family with him later.
Hank Cameron[]
He is David's pre teenaged son. From his divorce with his ex wife, his son harbors feelings of disappointment towards his father despite loving him too. After Michael shows him a good time and bonds with him, Hank finally stands up to his father saying he wishes he could just simply relax instead of his father always having something planned for him to do.
Debbie Novotny[]
He is acquainted well with Michael's mother, whom loves the fact that her son is dating a doctor. She does whatever possible to encourage the relationship. Despite not being thrilled about Michael moving across country to be with him, she gives her blessings. She is disappointed to find out it didn't work out between them at the start of season two.
Brian Kinney[]
From the start, they disliked each other. Brian thinks he is attractive and hits on him, but at the same time, feels a certain territory when it comes to his best friend, Michael.
David, on the other hand, also feels territorial of Michael and feels Brian is a threat rather than a friend of Michaels. At some points, he forbid Michael from seeing him because of so much animosity.
Due to David's rigid view of things, Brian felt the relationship wasn't going to last ultimately and he would prove too inflexible for Michael. His prediction proves true as Michael felt the need to feel more of an individual rather than be David's shadow.
Trivia[]
- He is played by Chris Potter.
- His religion is unknown, however, he may have grew up in a Christian or Mormon household due to his implied family high standards and expectations.
- He is active, athletic, and loves outdoor activities like hiking and rock climbing.
- He may have played a particular sport, but didn’t make it professionally leading him go the direction of sport medicine that would bring him to become a Chiropractor later years.
- It’s implied that in his high school years, he was a jock, played various sports, ambitious and driven, getting honor roll grades and scholarships to college(s).
- He is skilled at Therapeutic Massage. He was likely a massage therapist before finally becoming a Chiropractor.
- According to his friends, David has an underwear fetish. It’s proven true when he liked seeing Michael in his Captain Astro underwear.
- He was married to Lori for 7 years before they divorced.
- It is likely he cheated on his ex-wife, Laurie, with his first partner, but it is not confirmed.
- It is unknown what his previous long term partner died from, however, he stated that they were together for nearly 6 years until he died.
- It is unknown how much time had elapsed from the time his old partner died before he met Michael.
- It is unknown what happened to him after Michael and him broke up after he moved to Portland to be closer to his son, Hank.