After twenty minutes of sitting alone, cuddling, Avi and Mitch decided to emerge from the quiet room and finally explain to Scott and Kirstie what is going on. Hand in hand with Mitch, Avi slowly opened the bedroom door and headed into the living room.
"Hey guys," Avi said in a low voice. Scott and Kirstie both turned around and see their two friends. Scott could see by Mitch's face that there was something more going on.
"Umm...I'm sorry about before. I didn't mean to– um– walk in on anything," Scott slowly faded as he saw Avi turn around to face Mitch.
Avi whispered, "Mitchy, I don't know if I can do this."
Mitch hugged Avi and responded, "You can and will do this. Don't worry. They're our friends. They'll understand. You've got this."
Avi took a deep breath and kissed Mitch's forehead even though he knew Kirstie and Scott were intently watching them.
He turned around and, almost in a whisper, confessed his feelings, "Scott, Kirstie, there's something I need to say," he glanced at Mitch who nodded, reassuring him.
He continued, "For about a month now, um– something has been different than– um– before."
His face turned red and his eyes started to swell. Mitch grabbed his hand and told him to continue.
"Okay, I'll just say it since you all probably already know. I'm gay...well at least I think I am...I mean I might be bisexual...but um– yeah. And I've also been dating Mitch, which you probably knew already...," his voice faded and his head lowered. "I'm just sorry that you guys had to find out like this."
Scott stood and walked over to Avi.
"Hey, bud, we love you no matter what. You're one of our best friends," Scott said giving Avi a hug.
Avi relaxed at how nicely and calmly his friends took the news. Kirstie walked over towards Avi and hugged him tighter than ever.
"I'm so glad you finally figured yourself out. It's fantastic."
In that moment Avi felt true acceptance and finally felt like himself.
"Thank you guys so much. It means a lot how comforting you all have been." Avi turned around and hugged Mitch, "and especially, thank you to you, Mitchy. I love you."
Mitch looked into Avi's eyes and gave a small half smile to his partner.
Scott and Kirstie looked at each other and beamed at the happiness of their friends.
"Okay, so who wants to watch Spongebob and drink coffee?" Mitch said breaking his and Avi's gaze.
"I do," whispered Avi while placing a kiss on the top of his partners head.