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Michael’s father didn’t answer in words but his wide eyes confessed he knew exactly who Griffin’s father was and just how ood for

"Go, Dad," Michael said "You don’t want me to be your son any more than I want you to be my father Now you don’t have be ot dumped" Griffin patted Michael’s father on top of his head "Sucks, I know Oh, goodbye"

Once again, Griffin esture Michael’s father shot everyone in the room a look of pure hatred

He stor hard on his heels, no doubt wanting to make sure he actually left Michael and his mother trailed behind Griffin

Out on the front lawn, Michael’s father turned around

"It’s a sin, you know that right?" Michael’s father said, looking back and forth between Michael and Griffin "Sex between two ainst God It’s an aboo to church, Michael You know that"

"If it’s an abo Bear down hard, then release It’ll fit better" Michael nearly shouted the words

Michael’s father shook his head in disgust as he strode to his car and drove off Griffin looked at Michael and they both broke into unrestrained laughter

"Do you usually yell sodo Michael in for a quick kiss

"What? You don’t?" Michael was still laughing when he pulled out of Griffin’s e on the porch in silence "Mo through the ground "I didn’t even think…and the neighbors, I’m--"

Michael’s

He froze, unable to remember the last time his mother had held hi

"I lanced at Griffin, who only shrugged and mouthed, Wo to let hi and closed his eyes

"I missed you too, Mom"

Finally she pulled away and wiped a tear off her face Turning to Griffin she held out her hand

"It’s nice to meet you, Griffin"

Griffin looked down at her hand and rolled his eyes He took a step forward and hugged her so hard she caround