I normally would have just made my traditional phone call to Q'doba or Fazoli's for catering, but Sarah insisted on cooking. I think she wanted to impress my friends, which was adorable.

My own anxiety existed on two levels. The silly schoolgirl in me just wanted my friends to like my new paramour. The more adult, mature part was terrified about them reading me. What would they think? I've heard horror stories of people losing their friends and families after coming out. Lauren and Rick would be fine, obviously. I'd be stunned if I had any issues with Megan, after the hell she'd gone through in high school, but Susie...