Prayers for Bobby Page #6

Think about coming to Portland?

Hi Mrs. Griffith!

Is Bobby here?

Bobby!

You know it's enough you go God knows where at night.

But now you're bringing these deviants into my house.

It's my house too.

And they're my friends.

Is that what that boy is?

Is it a sin to have friends now too Mum?

We have a good time, ok?

We go to the rocky chore together.

Does it mean we're all gonna get strucked down?

They're gay, aren't they?

I thought you were getting better.

When?

When I was miserable?

That looked like I was getting better?

You're right Mum!

I'm doomed just to roast in hell!

Don't say that.

That's what your bible says!

The bible also says a person can change.

I tried Mum. I can't!

Why do you keep choosing this?

Why would I choose this?

Why would I choose to have my entire family hate me?

No we love you. Can't you see that's why we're doing this?

Really Mum? Is that what love feels like?

Have fun in Portland.

Here's an issue for your vacation.

I hope you like it.

Promise me you'll write and call all the time?

It's two months.

Drive carefully.

Don't worry Madam.

You call me when you get to Portland.

I had this engraved with your initials.

I love you guys.

Bye Bobby.

Already I'm glad to be away from Walnut Creek.

This feels like a new life.

A new day.

I'm gonna be a success in every way I can.

It's my goal to achieve,

a sense of pride,

and worth as a human being.

Gorgeous cousin.

Welcome to Portland!

Trust me...

You don't find clubs like this back home.

I'll see.

Welcome to London House cousin.

This is amazing!

Let's go boogie.

David!

Janette!

This is my cousin Bobby.

Nice to finally meet you Bobby!

So Janette tells me your Mum wants to cure you of your gayness.

Yeah, well...

My parents don't really understand it.

Do yours?

They didn't first.

But, they eventually came around.

How did you get them to change?

Well, one day,

I told them Accept me as I am, or forget me!

I know my Mum means well but I don't know if she'll ever accept me.

Just don't stop trying.

Now that you know

What every parent should know about homosexuality

Have a great trip.

Don't let her get to you.

And don't be afraid to stand up to her.

Too much flew by fast.

I'll call you when I get home.

You'd better.

Well. Look who's home.

-Hey Dad.

-Hey, come here, come here.

Just in time for dinner. Come on in.

That's funny.

So how was Portland?

Yeah...

Portland was great.

Good!

I'm thinking of maybe moving there for a little bit.

Moving there?

I met someone...

A guy.

Girls...

Give me a hand with this.

We're supposed to pretend we didn't hear that?

Yes.

Bobby...

This might not have been the right time.

I know.

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