Chapter 6Justin was in a thoughtful mood for several days after his Friday evening with Brody. He was embarrassed that he’d cried like some fuckin’ baby, but Brody had been great, hugging him, comforting him. The big guy had even kissed the top of his head. That was so great! It wasn’t the kind of kiss Justin had always hoped for from the former Marine, but he was still glad to get it.
He’d always felt a certain responsibility because he was an only child, the family’s son. From the time he’d figured out he was gay, he’d felt as if he’d let his parents down, although they’d been nothing but supportive about it from the time he came out to them. But he’d always sensed the pressure. Not that his folks would have wanted to put pressure on him. That, in fact, may have contributed to the need
