8 Chapter 8

Charlie returned with their iced teas and took their lunch order. They both chose a light salad and a cup of the soup de jour as they were going to work out in just a couple hours.

“So, tell me about being gay. Are you out?” Nick asked, sipping his tea.

“Well, I’m not hidin’ it. I don’t advertise it either. My boss knows, but I keep it low key at work. I have to go to schools to do presentations on our book lines. There are still a buncha jerks out there that think cuz a guy is gay he has to be a predator.”

“Same here, about being out, I mean. Being a teacher, you have to be careful. Hate that, but comes with the territory. What about your family?” Nick asked.

“They know. I came out to them while I was at school. They weren’t thrilled, but they accepted it. The shit really hit the fan, though, when I brought Denny home.”

“What happened?”