Monthly Archives: January 2012

“I think we should wait, Stephen.” “Don, they’ll be totally cool with it.  They might even think it’s great news.” “But you can’t be sure.  Let’s just wait till after the long drive.  OK?” “For Pete’s sake, Don!  They’re my parents!  I have to tell them.  They’ve been very supportive with all of my previous relationships.  I can’t imagine they’ll be any different now.  Besides, my parents and I have always been open and honest with each other.  I’m not going to wait, Don.” As they had done once before, Stephen’s parents, Stan and Terri, picked us up on a Saturday morning in Waynesboro, VA.  Stephen had no worries whatsoever about breaking our news to them, but I was nervous, unsure of how they would react.  Gay marriage is not a topic one could bring up lightly; some reactions could be downright belligerent.  But his parents were thrilled when he told them immediately after hugging them, and both began excitedly to contribute ideas for the wedding.  It was the main topic of conversation during the drive from Waynesboro to Manassas, VA, where we stayed at their home for a week. I enjoyed being in the home where Stephen grew up,
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