"Maybe one day, when it all feels more secure, you know? When I know it won't all end up bust. Then I'll go back, a job and a boyfriend, they'll feel much better." He knew most parents wouldn't react to their son with a boyfriend so happily but his parents really did just want him to be happy, even at the expense of their own local reputation. He could never understand the depth of their love so he just tried to learn from it and have it himself.

"I wanna feel safe before I gamble. You know? I'm not a risk taker, as ironic as that all is. Being a gay, trans man with AIDS."