At the same time in the Daniels’ house Claire ran downstairs.
“Mom? Mom, I have to ask you something.”
“What’s going on, honey?” Mrs. Daniels came out of the kitchen.
“Can I go to the sea with the Millers next weekend?”
“The Millers or only with Rose?”
“Mom! When I say the Millers I mean the Millers and Rose’s dad’s new girlfriend will come with us. Please, let me go!”
“If they take you with them, it is okay for me, but I would like to talk to Mr. Miller first. And I want you to take care of yourself!”
“Of course! Thanks mom! You are the best!”
Mrs. Daniels smiled and Claire ran upstairs.
’Where is my phone again?’ she searched hastily in her bed and finally found it. Quickly she typed a message to Rose.
’My mom agrees. She wants to talk to your dad before. But I’m coming with you! <3’

Rose was checking her emails when her phone vibrated and a message from Claire told her that she would accompany them to the sea. Happily she jumped from her chair and ran into the kitchen.
“Dad! Claire will come with us to the sea!”
“That’s great! Are you happy? Can you see your doubts were unnecessary?”
“Yes, I am very happy! I don’t know how I came to think she might say no. She is so lovely and…”
“Rose… Stop. I’m happy when you’re happy, I can see how much you love her.”
“Sorry, dad, it’s just… I’m so happy.”
“I know, blossom. What do you want for dinner?”
Rose shrugged her shoulders.
“Then I’ll order pizza.”
“Thanks, dad.”
Nathan looked up from the pizza menu.
“Well ordering pizza is no big deal.”
Rose laughed and said “I didn’t mean that. It’s just you are so supportive and I am glad that you understand me. And also thanks for pushing me to ask her.”
“No problem, blossom. I love you, no matter if you like boys or girls.”
“I love you, too, dad.”

The next day Mrs. Daniels and Claire came to the Miller’s house.
“Hello Mr Miller.”
“Oh hello Mrs Daniels, hello Claire.” Nathan opened the door.
“Hey Mr Miller” Claire stood there with a big smile on her face.
“Please come in.” he let the guests enter the house and then closed the door behind them.
“Rose, someone’s here for you.” Nathan shouted up the stairs and then he turned to Claire saying “Just go, she is in her room.”
Claire went upstairs.
“Mrs Daniels, do you want something to drink?” with an arm-swing he offered her to have a seat.
“Yes, a water, please.”
“Here. I guess a glass of water isn’t the only reason for you to come here. Is Claire still allowed to spend the weekend with us?”
“Sure, nothing has changed at this point. I just wanted to talk to you before you go because I’m not sure whether they should share a room.” she furrowed her brow.
“I also worried about that. We rented a small holiday flat with only two bedrooms. At first I thought Rose and me could sleep in one room and Claire and Angela share the other one. Still, I think we should trust them. I know that they are quite young, but we know that they are two reasonable girls.”
“Maybe you are right, who knows… I just wondered whether you thought about it the way I did.”
Nathan nodded. He exactly knew how Mrs Daniels felt like. When he figured out about his daughter’s sexual identity it felt like a mess of thoughts in his head. Thoughts of shock, guilt, decisions and acceptance slipped through his mind without leaving the slightest trace of meaning behind. It took him a while to handle this new situation and to be the support his daughter needed. Although his daughter’s life went differently from his idea, he still loved her more than anything else in the world. And this is the pity little thing that Mrs Daniels still had to learn to handle. Even Claire and Rose needed more time for this new way of life. Especially Rose still faced a lot of challenges out in public. But with Claire by her side the two of them would manage it.