Chapter 9: Barriers
All of this lesbian drama in Sam’s life took place against the backdrop of her “regular” life: work, kids, and Barry. They were starting to make some wedding plans, and Sam was genuinely excited about the prospect of making a commitment to Barry and to each other’s children. Chelsea, in the same grade as Emily, and Ryan, a high school senior, were great kids—and Dax was absolutely beside himself about having a cool older stepbrother. It would all work out. At least, that’s what Sam told herself in her more rational moments. She could and would keep her life together, and keep her lesbian self a secret until she could get the kids grown and herself out of this southern redneck town.
Then Valerie called. Sam had just finalized plans with Alex, and everything was set for
