“He does. I’ve never had any man in my life that was so considerate or cared so much for me.”

“Then enjoy it. Live in the moment and don’t worry about optics. You’re a beautiful vibrant woman. You’ve had some bad luck with men, but that was their failure not yours. Do what feels right for you. Just be happy.”

“You know what, you’re right. So, what about you?”

“What, am I happy?” David gives her a cheeky grin knowing full well that’s not what she meant. She never pried but she hoped that one day he would settle down and get married and give her grandchildren.

“I hope you’re happy, but I was asking if you’ve met anyone?”

David demeanor changed slightly, and Kit could actually see a glint in his eyes as he spoke. “As a matter of fact, there is someone special that I met a couple months ago. It’s all still new but I think this could be the one.”

“Really, tell me about her.”

“His name is Daniel. Dr. Daniel MacAlister.” David waited a beat for it to register with his mother. He wasn’t sure how she’d react to him being gay, but he didn’t want to hide it from her. In the months since he’d moved to Los Angeles and become acquainted with the mother he never knew as a child he found that she was an amazing person. He adored her, and they were extremely close. She’d told him once that whenever he was apprehensive about anything all he had to do was remember that in her eyes, he could do nothing that love, and understanding couldn’t cure.

True to her word she hugged him from her sitting position on the couch and smiled her encouragement for him to continue. It dawned on her that they were living his coming out story, and she wanted him to feel loved and supported. This was a life changing moment that would stay with him forever.

“I didn’t realize I could have feelings for a man until I met Dan. Now I understand the whole being attracted to the person not the gender. I mean Aunt Tina was with a man when she fell in love with Aunt Bette right, and Alice is attracted to both men and women. Maybe I’m bisexual.”

“Love is love baby. Don’t put any labels on it. You’ll know if Dan is the right one. Just like I know Angus is right for me, even if I’m fighting it.”

“How do you think grandpa will take it? I mean he’s accepted Bette and Tina, but I know he still doesn’t really understand same sex attractions.”

“I’m sure it will be an adjustment for him, but this is your life David. I expect you to be respectful of your grandfather, but you’re not here to please him or anyone else. We love you no matter who you love. Don’t you lose sight of that.”

“Thank you, Mom. I’m so lucky to have you. I’d hoped you would understand.”

“I’m the lucky one. Not that I share his beliefs, but even if I did I’m not about to make the same mistakes my father did by alienating my child because of a choice. We’ve already lost 30 years. Life is too precious; none of us have time for that foolishness.”

“Does grandpa know about you and Angus?”

“Yes. We could hardly keep it a secret but surprisingly he didn’t pass any judgement. He told me that the most important thing was my happiness and if Angus was the man that made me happy that’s all that mattered. I think you will find that your grandfather feels the same way about your happiness.”

“Yeah, but I hope he’s that open minded about me being gay.”

“I guess we’ll find out just how progressive his thinking has become won’t we? So, tell me about Dan. When do I get to meet him?”

David pulled up a picture of his handsome boyfriend on his phone to show his mother, then proceeded to tell her that he was a successful cardiologist living in Beverly Hills.