Merry Ex-Mas
“Or maybe if I'd had time to talk to my mother when we were setting out the food on the buffet…but I didn't because Evon and Harmony were there, helping. Maybe if I'd had time to talk to anyone before we all sat down to our Christmas lunch, I could've stopped the question that had been brewing inside of me.
At least I'd waited until after Brock blessed the food. He was carving the turkey while the rice and gravy, mac and cheese, collard greens, and yams made their way around the table.
T...he chatter continued as everyone talked about how good the food looked and gave their compliments to my mom, who'd prepared most of the dishes.
My mother had just given her thanks to everyone when my question slipped out of my mouth.
"So, Harmony, did you know that Quentin is gay?" The world in that dining room stopped cold. Not another word was spoken, not another fork moved, even the air stopped circulating.MoreLess
At least I'd waited until after Brock blessed the food. He was carving the turkey while the rice and gravy, mac and cheese, collard greens, and yams made their way around the table.
T...he chatter continued as everyone talked about how good the food looked and gave their compliments to my mom, who'd prepared most of the dishes.
My mother had just given her thanks to everyone when my question slipped out of my mouth.
"So, Harmony, did you know that Quentin is gay?" The world in that dining room stopped cold. Not another word was spoken, not another fork moved, even the air stopped circulating.MoreLess
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