Chapter Five
WES
“Thank you, Daddy!” Oliver is jumping up and down with the box with ice skates.
“You should thank Nathan, he’s the one who came up with the idea.” I point at my smugly grinning mate.
We just got back from picking up Oliver and Josie from school, and Oliver had a lot of stickers and other small presents from the teachers at his school when he came out. He was so happy. It’s great to see him so happy.
We’re on our own right now, just our small family, but others will be arriving in another hour or so. It’s good to have a little time alone before the crazy starts.
Oliver goes over to Nathan, his movements more careful now. “Thank you, Dad.” His face starts colouring deeply. Then pulls himself together and flashes him a grin.
“Now you’re going to have to race me.” He ho
