“I know you better than most people, I think,” Cam continued. “And I know what you look like when you’re happy or sad or tired—which is impressive, because to the untrained eye, all of your scowls look the same—but I’ve never known what you look like when you’re in love, until today.” I stopped breathing. “It’s okay to love her, Gus. It’s okay to want her. It’s okay to want. You have so much love to give, Gus. I see it in the way that you love our daughter and in the way you care for your family—me included—and I just want you to have someone who can love you back the same way.” Cam’s voice
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