Under the Influence
“The person whose name did not come up in our discussions of the summer activities was Elliot, whose existence remained unknown to my son and the object of a certain quiet but unmistakable judgment to my friends. With Ollie back at my apartment—for those two weeks, anyway—I’d have to curtail my new practice of spending two or three nights a week in Los Gatos with Elliot. But having that time with Ollie was a precious, long-awaited opportunity to rebuild our relationship. I would let nothing get ...in the way of that.
When I told Elliot I wouldn’t be able to sleep over at his place anymore, once Ollie came to stay with me, he took the news with kindness, as usual. He was happy for me that I’d get to see more of my son. If things went well over the summer, who knew what might follow? As for the rest: We’d take things slowly. Once he and Ollie met, he knew things would work out.
“I know I’m a nerd,” he said. “But I think once we get to know each other he’ll be able to tell that I mean well.MoreLess
When I told Elliot I wouldn’t be able to sleep over at his place anymore, once Ollie came to stay with me, he took the news with kindness, as usual. He was happy for me that I’d get to see more of my son. If things went well over the summer, who knew what might follow? As for the rest: We’d take things slowly. Once he and Ollie met, he knew things would work out.
“I know I’m a nerd,” he said. “But I think once we get to know each other he’ll be able to tell that I mean well.MoreLess
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