Chapter 35

“Besides, I’m sure the kids would love to see you, Preston. And their grandparents too,” Marilyn said.

“Great, we’d love to.” He got their address for his GPS, and after settling the bill, they went to their car.

“Pres?”

“Hmm?” He clicked the electronic locks.

“Are you mad because I didn’t hide being gay?” Scott asked, getting into the passenger side.

“No, honey, I’m not mad. I know you don’t want to hide who you are.” Preston just wished he could be half as brave as Scott. “And there’s no reason you should. I’m sorry I’ve made you hide us this long.”

“You are?”

“Yes.” He ran a hand through his hair. “I’m going to tell them Sunday, after the wedding.”

Scott rested his hand on Preston’s thigh. “Are you sure?”

Was he? Probably not. But he had to do this. He couldn’t keep lying to everyone he knew and most of all to himself. What was it Jack had told him?

”Preston, those who love you will love you anyway, and those who won’t accept it never loved you in the first place.”