Chapter 35

“Although we knew we could only have Sam for a short time, we began to think of him as a part of us…a part of our family. We tried not to get too attached but…” I let out a breath.

“But he’s a wonderful kid,” Mark put in. “And we did get attached.”

“I didn’t realise,” Paul said.

“There’s no reason why you should,” Mark said soberly.

“I know Sam thinks the world of you two. I didn’t know it went both ways.”

“Sam said he loves you and Helen very much, but he had begun to think of Mark and me as kind of honorary dads. I hope that doesn’t upset you.”

“Wow…no it doesn’t upset me. Not at all. I guess the fact that Sam being gay means that you three have a connection…a common bond.”

“Yeah. But we don’t want to tread on your toes. Sam is your son, and that’s how it should be, but…” I swallowed, “I hope you realise what a lucky man you are.”