CHAPTER FIVE
After I’d come out to Gram my freshman year, she’d made it clear that while she wouldn’t hold being gay against me, while she still loved me and accepted me, she didn’t understand it or entirely accept that part of me. I’d felt nervous about the idea of introducing her to Daniel for fear she’d jump to conclusions, but circumstances had prevented her from ever seeing him.
When I called to tell her I’d invited Conroy for Thanksgiving dinner, all she said was, "That’ll be fine, Nathan. I’m happy to meet one of your friends, and there’ll be plenty of food."
I let a beat or two go by to see if she wanted to know more, but the line was silent. So I said, "He’ll give me a ride to Concord and leave after dinner. I’ll stay through the weekend."
"Sounds good."
Her lack of curiosity
