Sunday evening, Thad and I drove together back to my home. I’d texted Royce that I was bringing my new boyfriend over for him to meet. I decided to let Thad take the lead once we arrived.
He was nervous, and I understood. I would be there for him, even if Rodney and Royce couldn’t accept what he said—but I truly didn’t think it would come to that.
I held his hand until we stopped in front of my friends’ house. “You ready?” I asked as I looked over at him.
He nibbled on a cuticle. “Not really, but they are the last ones on the list to whom I need to make amends. I have to do this.”
“I’ll be right beside you, love.” I leaned in and kissed him gently and then got out of the car.
We walked together to the door, and I rang the bell, standing to the side so that Thad would be the one they s
