Chapter 3

            Andy slammed the phone down onto its cradle. How could Ephram treat him like that? He was his father. He knew it was a hard thing to deal with, but he could have been little more considerate. His father was sick.

            Andy paced around his living room. What should he do now? He needed someone to talk to. He peered out of his window. Nina was pulling into her driveway. He walked outside toward Nina's house.

            "Andy! What's up? You don't look very happy."

            "I just had a not so pleasant conversation with my son."

            "What's wrong?"

            "Well, I guess I should tell you the news. I would appreciate it if you don't tell any other person about it, but I was tested for the HIV virus. I know you heard everything about Linda. Well, I got the results and they were positive."

            "Oh my gosh," Nina was silent for several minutes. She seemed to want to say something but couldn't bring herself to say it. "I can see why Ephram was upset." These were the only words she could force out.

            "But why? Shouldn't he be a little supportive?"

            "I want to be there for you Andy, but your son has a reason for being a little upset."

            "Why does everyone keep putting this on me? Yes, I slept with Linda, but we were careful. I used protection."

            "Yes, but you still slept with her. That was your decision."

            "Oh my god, why does everyone keep saying that?"

            "Because it's true!" Nina walked onto her doorstep. "Good-bye Andy." She stepped inside her house and closed the door.