We had fun, chatting and eating. My parents really enjoyed my friends. Although I don’t think they were aware of the kind of relationship Shane and Carmen had. Nor did they realize we were all lesbians. I sighed, I knew I’d have to tell them at some point. If I wanted to be real with Jenny, I’d have to do it. I say a silent prayer as we finish dinner. The girls clean their plates and say their goodbyes. I decided that tonight is the night. I kicked my brothers out of the living room and sat on the coffee table facing my parents. My father was reading the paper and my mother was doing her soduku puzzle as the tv played in the background.

"What is it Tina? You look anxious."

"I am."

"What’s wrong Princess," my dad said, hopefully I am still his princess after this.

"There’s something I wanted to tell you. It’s taken me a while to find the right words. It’s also taken me a little while to figure it out, but now I am sure."

"What is it Tina," my mom asked just as my brothers walked in.

"Ma, we need more grip tape," Ben said.

"Dudes, get out, please," I said sharply, they stopped walking and backed out.

"Jesus Tina, what’s wrong," my father asked after my brothers left, "are you pregnant Tina? So help me God if you are I’m gonna nail the boy’s balls to the wall."

"Daddy no."

"Then what is it?"

"Ok well, here it is, I’m gay."

They sat shocked. The silence was deafening and I was so scared. I wasn’t sure how they were feeling because I couldn’t tell from their facial expressions. I could feel my face flush. Suddenly my father threw his paper down and got up. He walked down the hall to his office and closed the door. I could feel the tears start to surface.

"Tina dear, don’t cry."

"He’s mad and now he hates me."

"He doesn’t hate you, give him a second to process this new information."

"Do you hate me," I sniffle.

"Of course not. You’re my baby girl and all I want for you is complete happiness. Wether it’s with a man or a woman. But please for the love of all that’s holy, give me some grandchildren. By the state of your brothers I may not get any from them."