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Hi, sweetheart.

How'd your audition go?

Are you sure?

Well, maybe you did better than you think.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, honey.

Well, there'll be others, right?

Something better will come along for you.

All right, we'll see you soon.

Hey, Mom.

Hey. How are you?

Good, how are you, honey?

Ooh, you got the good English muffins.

I hate the multi-grain ones Dad always gets.

Yum.

Yeah, don't tell him, though.

Where is he, anyways?

I kind of want to talk to you guys about something.

Oh, he had an audition this morning, so he's on his way home.

Nice. What was it, another underwear ad?

No, this one was, I think it was he had to play a dad for a cell phone company.

And, uh, but he doesn't think he got it because, um, he said they were looking

for a younger father, whatever that means.

Ouch. Yeah. Poor dad.

Yeah. I just got off the phone with him and he's not in the best mood today.

This is the second audition he's had where they told him flat out that he's

too old.

Wait, didn't he just have an audition for that Boner Prescription Company like

a month ago? Whatever happened to that?

Yeah, he didn't go.

He decided that he didn't want to start taking older guy gigs and getting

typecast as a grandpa.

Wow, Dad's really going through a midlife crisis right now. I hope he

doesn't buy a sports car and start cheating on you with a 20-year-old

stripper.

We can only hope.

Right?

Well, okay, I'll catch you guys at dinner. I can talk to you then.

Okay, everything okay?

Yeah, it's no big deal. It's just something I want to run by you.

All right, sure.

Of course.

Okay, I'm going to head to class.

Okay, honey. We'll see you later on. Have a good day.

It's not that there's anything wrong with the narrative per se.

It's just that the narrator's voice isn't consistent.

Well, sure.

I get that it's a creative decision on your part.

But if the publisher doesn't like it, they don't like it. They're the boss.

Yeah, they mostly want the change in Chapter 2, the daughter's wedding.

Right, they think the narration kind of goes off the rails at that point.

Let me start making some notes, and I'll email them to you by the end of the

week.

Okay, well, that's fine if that's what they want.

Okay, and hey, relax, okay?

This is a really good book.

Keep breath.

Okay, talk soon.

Bye-bye.

Sorry.

I have a writer freaking out. Had to talk him off the line. Now you've got a

freaked out husband too.

Lucky you.

Oh, come on.

I'm just looking for a 30-year-old for this role.

Nothing personal.

Yeah, but one or two years ago, I was getting kind of good.

When did I get told to play a dad for Christ's sake? I mean, am I turning too

much? Am I getting wrinkles or something? I mean, have I changed that

much in two years, really?

We change.

We age.

That's life.

I don't mean to sound glib about it. I mean, I know it's tough, but maybe you

should just go with it.

Start auditioning for older men roles.

Well, at this point, I don't really have a choice, do I?

Either that or just give up and stop working altogether.

Just look at it this way. You'll be the handsomest, sexiest,

older man.

Aunt Evie.

Well, as long as my beautiful wife doesn't think I'm getting too old.

I mean, am I getting too old to tell you? Oh, no.

Oh, not you.

You wore a gown of gold and I was in blue.

You were so strong, so young and gay.

A prince of love in every way. Oh, I remember it well.

You feel so good.

What have you got for me?

Oh, you know, maybe I'm not that old.

You always make me feel better.

I'm feeling better.

Much better.

I'm so glad.

How did I get so lucky to have such a sexy husband?

How did I get so lucky?

Mmm.

That makes me feel...

Spicy. I know.

You like that.

Ooh.

Oh.

Oh, yes, you're sensitive.

Thank you.

I just can't stop.

Hmm.

Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

wanted to talk to me and dad about you mentioned earlier?

Oh, yeah. So I'm seeing someone.

What do you mean you're seeing somebody? You're always seeing somebody.

You're a little player like your dad used to be.

Used to be.

No, like, I'm seeing someone.

Kind of seriously.

I mean, I wanted to be serious anyway, but he's a straight boy, so...

Sweetheart.

I'm happy you've met someone.

Thank you, Mom.

What do you mean he's straight?

How the hell are you going to relate to me with a straight boy? You're gay.

That's not going to work now, is it?

Well, he's obviously not that straight.

He used to be straight.

Then he got a little bit serious and, well, he hooked up with a guy last

spring break and, well, now he's pretty sure he wants to date guys.

Unbelievable. I mean, your kids today are all over the place.

You don't have genders. You don't even know what gender or your attractive

point. I mean, it wasn't like that in our day, was it? I mean, we had a bigger

size.

or pretend to pick a side and live a lie.

Sweetheart, it's wonderful that you've met someone you feel something for.

We can't wait to meet him.

Well, that's kind of what I wanted to talk to you about.

I was wondering if he could stay here with us this summer.

Otherwise, he has to go home to Texas till fall semester starts.

I know you guys don't know him yet, but he's really sweet and will be out a lot.

I promise you'll barely see us.

Why wouldn't we want to see you?

Of course we would. You can stay here.

Wait a minute. Hold on. We haven't even met the kid yet.

What if he turns out to be a little arsehole like Liam?

Shut up, Dad.

So is it okay, Kenny?

Sure, why not? It's summer vacation.

Let's make it a party.

But just don't be a... partying all night and waking up with your damn loud

music, I'll send you both back to Dad's Texas.

Okay, old man.

Oh, yeah. See, I told you it was a little after.

I have to pee.

Thank you. You need them.

Thank you.

Oh, hey, Mom. This is Daniel. Daniel, this is Mom.

Nice to meet you.

This is Matthews. Oh, please, call me Hope. You're welcome.

Liam has told us a lot about you.

Well, thank you for letting me stay here. It's really amazing of you. I'll

do whatever I can to help while I'm here.

Aw, babe, you're so cute.

Aw, I really appreciate that, Daniel. Thank you so much.

And I guess I'll let you guys get settled in.

Okay.

Come on, then.

Hey, honey, the guys are here. Oh, they're here already?

Yeah, they just went upstairs.

Daniel seems very nice.

Well, that's good. The straight boy's nice.

Come on.

have to stop making comments like that show some tact you know i know that you

and liam joke around but you're still his father and these issues can be

sensitive all right all right i promise i'll be sensitive all right hey do you

think that you could get dinner started i have to go make a phone call and uh

gotta get back to this writer before he drives me nuts all weekend yeah sure i

mean i can rehearse this stuff later i mean after all your job's more important

now you're the breadwinner come on stop that You're just in a little bit of a

dry spell.

It's just the nature of the business.

It's happened before.

Yeah, maybe.

Well, anyway, what am I making? What do you want me to get?

Oh, I'm thinking, um, burgers and salad. Just something easy.

Oh, alrighty then. I'll do it. Okay.

Okay. Okay. Hey, come here. Give me a kiss.

So your parents are actually caught sleeping in the same bed?

They didn't ask.

I mean, I think they know we're going to have sex, babe.

Your mom just seems so... My mom's a what?

Like, so normal.

Like, she seems like, not in a bad way, but just like the normal, all-American

mom, you know?

And what's so not normal about us sleeping in the same bed?

Nothing. It's just that I think most straight parents wouldn't be okay with

that. Well, my parents are naturally cool, I guess.

Hey, come here.

No, you come here.

I'm the top in this relationship.

You come here.

We gotta be quick, though. My mom's downstairs cooking.

Well, I guess you better make me come pretty damn fast, huh?

I like a challenge.

right away.

Oh, look at me.

Oh,

that's

fun.

See you, bud.

Do you want some?

No, I've been nice. Would you like some? They are. Yeah, sure. Thank you. So,

Daniel, tell us about yourself.

How did you manage to capture our little Liam's heart?

You really didn't have to cry.

Yeah, I mean, I guess we just kind of had a connection.

I don't think either one of us really tried.

Maybe you had a little something extra that Liam likes.

Yeah, Dad? Like what?

Oh, you know, a little je ne sais quoi, maybe?

Great burgers, Mom.

Yeah, these are really great. Thank you, Hope.

Actually, Liam's dad did the cooking.

Call me Mr. Mum.

Anyway, guys, I've really got to get back and practice my lines.

Enjoy your dinner.

Dad's acting strange. What's going on?

He's just had a really tough week.

He's a little bit wound up.

Maybe he's doing yoga or something.

Actually, everyone's do yoga. But then, of course, I'm a little biased.

I've actually been getting into yoga this past year, too.

Just like Hatha yoga, though. Nothing too crazy.

Mom likes Bikram.

It's hot yoga, and it's like doing yoga in a sauna.

Why would you want to do that?

Right?

I don't know. It's really exhilarating. I just love the intensity of it.

Sometimes you just feel something extreme.

Too much information, Mom.

I don't know. That sounds kind of cool, actually. I wouldn't mind trying that

sometime. We could go with her sometime.

Really? Yeah.

Sure, we could go to Bikram.

How about you, Liam? Are you going to come?

No, I'll pass.

So, like, when do you go?

I don't know.

We could go this weekend if you're up for it.

Yeah, that'd be great.

Aw, you two are bonding.

That's so cute.

Very cute.

Hey, time is it.

I better get up here and get some work done.

Okay, Mom.

We'll do the dishes.

Yeah, totally. We will.

Hey, thanks.

Don't work too hard.

Good night. Good night.

How's it going?

I think I've pretty much got them down.

I just really, really want to nail this little bit, you know.

Did the boys finish dinner?

They did.

They're doing the dishes.

They're so sweet.

Yeah, Daniel's been pretty nice.

Great boys.

Sorry, I'm just kidding, I'm kidding.

Come on, Chris.

Come on, you can tell them that.

He asked to go to Bikram Yoga with me.

Who? Daniel?

Yeah, well, actually Liam suggested it. It was cute.

Come together then, huh?

Come on, Karina.

I still have work to do.

I'll be in in a little bit.

Okay. I'll guess I'll be a twin in my thumb then.

Where were you before Mom interrupted us about burger?

I think they're your dad's burgers.

And I think you need to call my aunt to bed, don't you think?

Well, what if your parents hear us?

My dad sleeps with headphones on.

And what about your mom?

My mom's the coolest mom in the world. She wouldn't even say anything if she

heard us.

Yeah, that's pretty cool.

You're lucky.

The money got to her to come.

I think I owe you one.

How are we going to practice if you keep just making me fuck you right away?

I can't help it. I like it.

Oh.

Blah.

Yeah. Yeah, just like that.

Yeah, man.

Oh fuck me.

You heard me.

Yeah.

All good?

I think so, yeah.

I couldn't get Liam to change his mind?

He doesn't like to sweat.

Here, you're going to need this.

Thank you.

Do it. Go.

So, you grew up in Texas?

No. I moved there when I was like 14.

My mom remarried some guy who was stationed out there and kind of got

dragged along for the ride, I guess.

It doesn't sound like you liked it too much.

Honestly, I applied to as many colleges as possible out in New England just to

get back to the Northeast, which is also why I'm very grateful you guys are

allowing me to stay with you this summer so I don't have to go back to Texas.

Well, I've got a brand-new yoga partner, and it sounds like we're both making

out.

You remind me of someone that I can't figure out who.

Oh, it must be some glamorous movie star that you can't quite put your finger on.

Maybe.

Or someone I just made up in my head.

God, I feel like so awake and alive right now.

God, that class is incredible.

Yeah, you should get a membership while you're here and we can go a few times a

week.

I can even add you to mine and you'll get a discount.

Wait, really?

That'd be amazing.

Is that a lake?

Sure is.

Can we stop for a minute?

If that's okay?

Sure.

It's so beautiful here.

What?

Nothing. It's just nice to see someone appreciate the little things.

I mean, you haven't looked at your cell phone once since we left the house.

I was just more interested in talking to you.

Well, I guess we should get back to the house, huh? I guess we both smell pretty

bad.

I don't know.

I've always liked the smell of sweat.

Oh, boy.

Yeah, we're pretty gross.

Thank you so much again for taking me out.

I had a really great time.

You too.

Yeah.

Well, I'm going to go take a shower, I guess.

Yeah, me too.

I'll see you back down there.

Hey, how was yoga?

Oh, it was great.

What were you up to?

I just had to go meet up with someone.

Meet up with someone?

Yeah, just friends from class. I had to get something back they had of mine.

So that's cool. You had a good time with mom?

What did you have to give back?

Just something they borrowed from me.

Why are you questioning me about it?

I don't know. You're just acting a little strange right now, dude.

What, you're going to dude me now?

Okay, bro.

Sorry I'm acting strange.

You don't have to get all straight, boy, on me.

Get all straight, boy, on you?

Like, my being straight isn't part of the appeal for you.

Give me a fucking break.

So you are straight. You finally fucking admit it.

Look, I told you I wasn't sure yet how I identify, and you said that wasn't going

to be a problem.

Yeah, well, maybe it is. Maybe it is a problem.

I'm gonna go for a walk.

Hey.

Hey, what's up?

Everything okay?

I thought I heard an argument.

Of course you're in an argument. That's what happens when you date a straight

boy.

Liam, what are you talking about?

I don't know what I'm talking about. I'm probably full of shit. I don't know what

I'm talking about.

Sweetheart, what's wrong? What happened?

You're going to sound really fucked up, Mom, but I don't think I'm ready for

this.

I saw an ex today while you guys were at yoga.

Oh.

Okay. Well, that's probably something you're going to have to talk to Daniel

about and figure it out.

I mean, we've invited him to stay with us for the summer.

I know.

And it's not like he's done anything wrong. It's just more like a vibe I'm

getting from him.

I feel like he's not even gay and it's just like some experiment he's doing.

I can't explain it.

I think I'm going to go stay the night at Julie's house tonight so I can think

about this.

Okay.

Does Dad need the car?

No. He's staying in the city tonight. He took the train in. He has a big audition

tomorrow.

Okay, cool.

Tell him I'm not mad. I just... I wanted to give him some space.

I'll be back in the morning.

Hey. Liam said to tell you he's spending the night at his friend Julie's house

tonight.

So you can both have some space.

I'm sorry for all this unexpected drama.

Well, I know this can't be fun for you either.

Oh, but I get it.

I mean, I'm not going to gaslight him about this.

He can feel my ambivalence and...

It's not wrong.

I know these things aren't easy.

You are a wonderful young man from what I've seen so far.

You just know that whatever happens between you and Liam, you haven't done

anything wrong.

It's not wrong to be confused about how you feel.

He's really lucky to have a mom like you.

Come on, I'll make us dinner.

We're on our own tonight.

Chris is staying in the city for an audition.

So I have some pasta salad and I can make a...