Almost Crying
Chapter Three
He sighs. “Mom and Dad aren’t your real parents. After I was born, they found out that they’re both carriers for some awful disease and they were afraid because any more children they had had a chance of getting it. They decided to adopt and… we got you.”
I blink as I try to process all of this.
“I’m sorry, Mikey. They didn’t want you to find out and you definitely shouldn’t have found out like this, but… God, I’m so fuckin’ sick of having something that isn’t even real stand in your way.”
I sink back into the couch cushions and think silently.
“We should sleep,” I finally suggest in a timid voice. “Talk more about this in the morning.”
“Alright… Blankets and pillows in the usual spot?”
“Of course,” I reply, standing up. I make my way to my bedroom door and stop when I hear his voice.
“I love you, Mikey.”
“I… love you, too.”
I blink as I try to process all of this.
“I’m sorry, Mikey. They didn’t want you to find out and you definitely shouldn’t have found out like this, but… God, I’m so fuckin’ sick of having something that isn’t even real stand in your way.”
I sink back into the couch cushions and think silently.
“We should sleep,” I finally suggest in a timid voice. “Talk more about this in the morning.”
“Alright… Blankets and pillows in the usual spot?”
“Of course,” I reply, standing up. I make my way to my bedroom door and stop when I hear his voice.
“I love you, Mikey.”
“I… love you, too.”