"I'm not sure happy is the word I'd use. We're more cautiously optimistic about the possibility of coming out without killing anyone. Part of us will always wonder if we're doing the right thing, if we're giving out too much information, if we're making ourselves more vulnerable. I've... never had a relationship that lasted long, and it was never public. Your mother was the last known relationship," he said with a snort. "I don't know about G. It might be a close thing, but if people ask you, just tell them to come and talk to me. That will minimize the incidents."
Sam laughed, although he wondered if Sean hadn't noticed the subtle comment or was choosing to ignore it. "Insane I got. I have a gun, he offers wine. I can't see how that's not insane. I also don't think that it was the lack of knowledge that made him not get it. To him, it was a comment made to friends, not to a boyfriend's family. The things you say to friends aren't the same you say to family." He looked at Sean. "But he still came through for you even after you told him. So is he just a good friend or maybe something more if you went to those lengths to explain things?"