"Did you just tell us you're gay? Asks NickYes.Okay, he says. Abby swats him. What?That's all you're going to say? Okay?He said not to make a big deal out of it, Nick says. What am I supposed to say?Say something supportive. I don't know. Or awkwardly hold his hand like I did. AnythingNick and I look at each other.I'm not holding your hand, I tell him, smiling a little.All right--he nods--but know that I would."
Friendship