The day broke and the three woke. Smiles broke on their faces and they got out of bed. They showered together and Barry made breakfast. The phone rang and Michael answered it. "Hi Mom." he said. "Were okay. Hes here. Okay. Wanna talk to Dad? See ya later." He hung up the phone and sat back down. "Mom said they would be home by ." the preteen said. "They will pick up some dinner.

The tall teen just looked at Drew in shock. Here was a boy who he thought was cute and had great tenacity to stand up for himself. What made his life come to bloom was he was like him - gay. "You mean you like guys?" Michael asked, trying to be nonchalant. "Yes I do." Drew told him. "I also have a boyfriend, too." Michael became sad, then angry.

When Monday came, both boys were extremely nervous. It was agreed they would be brought to the main entrance of the school. As they arrived, it seemed they school was deserted. They went to the front office and the secretary looked at them. "You two are late." she said. "There is an early school assembly and you must be at the auditorium right now." The boys thought they were going to be in trouble when they got to the auditorium.

Thomas Anderson rose to leave, but shook hands with the boys and Barry Green. He left and the others had slight smiles on their faces. The three stood to leave and Brenda went to Drew and Michael. "Drew, you are an amazing boy." she said. "Michael, keep each other safe." She kissed the boys on their cheeks and the trio left the room. Mrs. Green, Mrs. Morgan, and Penny were in the parking lot.

The events of the week seemed to run along one day after another. Both the Greens and Morgans received letters from the court about the plea bargain, and when to appear if they wanted to make a statement. The boys had school on Wednesday and the two men decided to take the two boys to Kennesaw Mountain Historic Park. The four explored the park area, then the view from the mountain.

As they rose to face the new day, Drew thought it was a bad dream. After they dressed, they ran downstairs. Doris and Barry were there with very somber expressions. Penny had not come down yet, so the boys got the cereal and milk. As they sat down, Drew looked at his mother, then at Barry. "Is it true?" he asked, trying to be brave for Michael. "Is Mikes mom gonna die?" "We hope not honey." Doris replied. "But if the doctor is right, it is possible." Drew grabbed for Michaels hand and squeezed it.

Andrew Morgan was born on July , in Atlanta, Georgia. His mother went through a tough labor, but he came into the world at " long and weighed pounds. He had some light blond hair and very deep blue eyes. His parents were so happy with their child, especially after the doctor told them there would be no more children. Andrew, who everyone called Drew, seemed like a normal child until he was years old. He seemed small for his age, but the doctor said not to worry, that he would grow. But it continued until he was years old and the pediatrician told them their child

The stay was too short in the three boys opinion. They were hoping Stacy would be there much longer, but he got to meet Drew and Michaels friends. They did get his birthday present late in January and they maintained a correspondence by email and calls. The situation around the house was still a little tense. It was decided to tell Penny, so the boys took her to the park by the house.

Barry lowered his head and began to cry. The boys began to worry why this was happening. Michael went to the door and shut it. Barry raised his face and the tears streaked his cheeks. "You see Drew, I know what it is like." he said. "It happened to me when I was . Your mother doesnt even know Mikey. I was on vacation in the mountains with Grandma and Grandpa and my sisters. We rented a cabin and it was a beautiful place. Your grandmother told me not to wander off, but I thought I was big enough

The boys awoke to Barry shaking them. He saw how sweet the scene looked and hated to wake them. He smiled at the duo and they returned the smile when the realized who he was. They got up and readied themselves for the day. Michael washed Drew and received his protein drink as a reward. Drew gave Michael a sponge bath and received his daily nourishment from his partner.