I spend the next twenty minutes explaining everything without leaving any details out, I show him pictures of Asher and I am not surprised when I see his baby pictures. It’s like the two were twins or something. ‘That’s a lot to take in.’ ‘I know.’ I respond ‘So, your relationship to mum.’ ‘It’s messed up, it’s never been a walk in the park but we reached an understanding. I guess the only thing there is, is knowing that she gave birth to me but the woman who played her role is another.’ ‘I understand and honestly I wouldn’t force you to make things right with her.’ I smile genuinely for the first time, at least he gets it. Not even Charlotte does. ‘Does grandpa know about your pregnancy?’ I almost choke on my juice ‘There are so many things one learns in silence, I spend most of

