you had a son, he was your everything. after 3 miscarriages he was born beautiful and healthy. unfortunately his father was a deadbeat, and dead anyways.

they lived in a small house, not in the best area but she kept it tidy, he came home everyday to a warm meal, the house clean, smelling like lavender.

mateo was shy, very, even to his mom, never said much, always seemed…down. he was gay, he never said it out loud, or told anyone, but he did have a boyfriend. he didnt like the word boyfriend, so he just said friend…

his mom saw it though, the secret kisses hidden with a hug, them falling asleep together in his bed, the hickeys… she wasnt dumb, mateo was 16, he could have a boyfriend.