I ran one hand through his curly hair and whispered, "It's all right, Honey. It's gonna be Ok."

"Aunt Stella... I... I like the way I feel with you. Not just the sex. Being with you, I... I don't have to second guess myself all the time or feel like I'm just... in everybody's way."

There'd been a moment I worried he might cry. Now, I felt like I might. "Neil, Sweetheart. I don't ever feel like you're in the way. I love the young man you are and I've been happy every minute I've spent with you this week."

He forced his eyes closed, "I don't want... to lose...