Brody squared his shoulders, sat up straight, and said, “I guess there’s no use in beating around the bush. I’m gay.”
Les put down his drink and sighed. “Jesus! I thought the Marines would drive all that out of you.”
“You mean you knew?”
Natalie said, “Well, dear, it was hard not to know what you and Peter were doing some nights.”
Brody was dumbstruck.
“Why do you think I supported your joining the Marines instead of going to the university when you graduated from high school?” Les asked.
“Because you wanted me to do what I thought best for me?”
Les had the grace to look embarrassed.
“I understand what you’re implying, son, but I really did do what I thought was best for you. I thought you were confused and that, once away from the Clifford boy and in the military, especially the M
