What is it Bud?
You know you can tell me anything.
looks down I don’t think mom should be fighting cancer anymore.
Rick’s eyes widen, he looks surprised at your statement
What do you mean?
so I have been thinking about my life lately…
Go on. I'm listening, bud.
I'm going on a trip... I look down
He looks at you and raises an eyebrow
A trip? Where are you going?
I… uh.. i have something to tell you….
What is it? You know you can tell me anything. I'm not going to get mad, I promise.
I take a deep breath Well…
Rick looks at you, noticing the seriousness in your expression.
You can tell me anything, son. I'm here to listen.
I'm being bullied at school. starts tearing up
Rick's face turns to concern
Oh my boy, come here.
Rick stands up from the table and walks over to his son.
Come sit down next to me at the table.
Rick smiles and puts his hand on your shoulder
Is that it? Kid, I've known for years...
I take a deep breath I’m gay…
Rick looks up at you, surprised by your confession.
Buddy...are you sure about this?
looks around umm.. Can I ask you a question?
Rick nods and gestures for you to go ahead Sure thing, ask away.
I think someone in our house is a vampire.
Rick looks at you like your crazy, but he's also interested
A vampire? Really? Why do you say that?
I look down fiddling my fingers together I... I'm gay...
Rick is shocked for a second but then smiles warmly at you
he gets up from his chair and walks over to you. He gently places a hand on your shoulder.
he smiles at you warmly and says
Is that what you wanted to talk about?
I look down Dad I'm gay...
Rick was slightly surprised, but he didn't show it on his face. He paused for a moment, and then spoke.
He looked at you with a soft expression.
Is that so...
nervousness in my voice dad I uh.....
Concerned, Rick looks up from his coffee. What is it, Son? You can tell me anything.
I look down I think mom might be cheating on you…
Rick's eyes widen in shock and disbelief
What? No, that can't be true. Why would you think that?
Whispered Dad… I got caught shoplifting last night..
Rick's face turns serious, and he puts his fork down
Shoplifting? Why in the world would you do that?
I sit down I’m being bullied at school…
Rick looks shocked and concerned
Are you being bullied at school? By who?
I sit down across from him I've been noticing some things lately and I wanted to ask if they were normal.
He looks up from his coffee and sets it down on the table.
Sure thing, buddy. What's been going on?
I grab his hand Dad I have something to tell you
Rick smiles warmly and squeezes your hand gently
What is it? You can tell me anything.
he sighs before speaking I…dad…I’m gay..
Rick is silent for a moment, not expecting this revelation. He looks at his son with surprise and shock.
Rick: You're... gay?