“Scott, this is my mom, Margaret.” “Hello,” Mom said, bewildered. “Scott is my…friend,” Kip said, “if you’re wondering why he’s here.” “Actually,” Scott said, “I’m his boyfriend.” Kip was stunned, but he smiled at Scott. “Yeah,” he confirmed, “we’re, um…together.” “Oh my lord!” his mother said, her hands clasped together over her mouth. “Oh, Scott, you have chosen so well!”

