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Tweak says, "I love you, Laura."

Sam Ford (treated) wrote in utr_logs,
@ 2009-08-31 20:25:00

Entry tags:

nathan ford, sam ford, sophie devereaux

Who: Nate and Sam Ford and Sophie Devereaux
What: A SRS Talk
Warnings: Grownup Talk and Stuff

Sam was pacing across the living room. He'd been trying to prepare himself for this. He wished he could get Sophie's advice on how to approach the main subject, but he didn't feel right telling Sophie before he told his dad. Of course, he'd told a girl from school and three strangers before he told his dad. Logic might not be his strong point.

He needed an outline. He should've made index cards.

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sassdoesnthelp
2009-09-14 04:01 am UTC (link)

Nate sighed. He had no idea what to say. He'd never dealt with this before, he had nothing to fall back on. He turned his hand over, and linked his fingers with Sophie,m silently asking her for the support that he knew Sam needed, that he wasn't sure how to give.

"I don't know what to say, Sam." He decided honest was the best route to take. "But it doesn't change how I feel about you. You're my son, Sam. And I know I haven't been the best father, but I'm trying."

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	worstactressevr 2009-09-14 04:52 am UTC (link)
	Sophie squeezed Nate's hand lightly, her smile directed to Sam as she nodded a bit. "Sam... people who care about you care if you're happy and healthy... not whether you'd rather kiss a boy or a girl. Really, what sort of people do you take us for?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

treated
2009-09-14 11:27 am UTC (link)

Sam nodded a little to his dad. He was dismayed to find that there wasn't an immediate feeling of relief. His chest still felt tight, but at least he was breathing. "You're not a bad dad," he said quietly. Especially considering the reaction he'd prepared for. "I'm sorry that... I know you've been really stressed, and my timing probably sucks. But I didn't want to keep secrets. I'm sorry."

"Please don't be offended, or anything," he said, looking over at Sophie. He really couldn't deal with reassuring her or re-explaining himself. He was barely holding himself together, he didn't think he could make logic happen. "I just.. really don't know how to do this." He'd heard so much negative stuff about being gay that it was hard for him to imagine people really being okay with it.

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	sassdoesnthelp 2009-09-15 02:08 am UTC (link)
	Nate stood, forcing Sophie to release his hand. He had a choice right then. he could walk out, find the nearest bar, and order himself a drink. Or he could embrace his son, and everything that went along with raising a teenaged boy. He nodded slightly, as he moved toward Sam. "We'll figure it out together, okay?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	worstactressevr 2009-09-15 02:58 am UTC (link)
	She ust smiled at that, leaning back as she looked on, silently proud of both of them. They were a right mess, but they looked on their way to getting it right. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	treated 2009-09-15 03:27 am UTC (link)
	Sam smiled a bit, standing up to meet his dad. He nodded. "Okay." He was still pretty tense, but hugging his dad helped a little. "Yeah. Thanks." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	sassdoesnthelp 2009-09-15 03:33 am UTC (link)
	Nate ruffled Sam's hair. "What do you say we order a pizza tonight?" (Reply to this) (Parent)

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