We walk to the door together, Connor opening it to let me through. “Eventually, he’ll tell everyone. He’s going to want to date and meet guys, have relationships.” The implied he’ll want to have sex is in there. I feel a little nauseous thinking about it. Zach is too fragile, and what if he gets hurt? “I’m not going to let him get hurt. Guys can just stay away until he’s older. For now, they’re going to have to come through me to get to him.” I sound like an ass but can’t take the words back. Connor doesn’t say anything, but I get the sense that my words bother him. I can’t explain this
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