The day had started off well and ended even better. The homophobic interaction at the ice-cream shop however had me reconsidering my choice to retire. The couple had been so rude as they aired out what they thought were warranted opinions on our relationship. Why did total strangers always feel like they could have a say in people's lives? I was just about to ask them that question when Ivan stopped me. He later on, after ‘accidentally’ spilling the milkshake on the husband, told me that he did not want to face off with total strangers in front of Dominic. At that time, it occurred to me that I had a lot to learn about parenting if I wanted to be in his life. The drive back to our hideout had been just as eventful. Dominic had spent the entire time asleep and that left me and Ivan to have
