Theoretically Straight

by Amy Bailey

“I’m fucking scared. How can I go my entire life thinking of myself as one way, and it completely changes overnight?

“I’m so sorry you were ever afraid to tell me. You’re my family. I love you exactly the way you are, no matter who you like or what you end up labeling yourself. Never be afraid to be yourself with me, dude. Never.”

“You’d really like him, Mom. If you just gave him a chance—gave us a chance—I know you’d love Caleb, too.”