The story begins at the bottom
When I heard my stepson’s desperate request before the wedding, “Don’t marry my father”, I was shocked and completely confused. What could make a 12-year-old boy say something like that? I always thought our relationship was good. I tried to convince myself that it was just age-related stuff, but the doubt wouldn’t leave me alone. With the ceremony so close, I needed to understand why he was so opposed. What I found out next left me on the floor, questioning everything I believed I knew about my fiancé.
The Story Begins Below
A day in the park
With the wedding getting closer, I thought a walk in the park might ease Tim’s tensions. “How about we take a quick trip to the park?” I suggested, hoping to get a smile out of him. My fiancé, Jeff, nodded immediately. Tim looked up from the ground and shrugged. We set off together, with the sun casting long shadows as we walked. I wondered if this simple walk would be able to reduce the distance that had been created between us.
A Day in the Park
