Chapter 47

“Cody, my man, what should we whip up for dinner with Peter when he gets home?” He smiled at his nephew, who saw the fatigue in his eyes.

“I say we get the same pizza we had before, when we watched movies. We can all enjoy the meal without the cooking.” He replayed Peter’s words from the earlier pizza treat. “But Grandpa says we might want to avoid Italian Delights Pizza for a while, especially if he and Bernice are here.”

Russell ordered the pizza while Cody set the table. The two sat in the living room while they waited. Which would arrive first, the pizza or the doctor? They took bets—Russell on the pizza, while Cody figured Peter would be first. The guys got to talking. Russell wanted to get a feel for how his nephew felt about Peter’s family. He knew Cody loved Peter and Alicia. He also knew it was a no-brainer for his dad and Bernice.

“Uncle Russell, can boys get married to other boys? I mean, can you and Peter get married?”