So I already wrote this stupid chapter, but then my stupid ass had to delete it. I can't believe I accidently deleted it. Anyways, here's chapter 5. I am so so so sorry for the wait! My laptops broken for the time being, I just moved, and I don't even have internet yet! But that is no excuse and I'm sorry. PS I have no idea what Riley's parent's names are, so in my story they shall be called Mary and James lol.


A father's love

Chapter 5

James sat in his lazy boy, beer in hand. He hadn't gone to work today because he wanted to make sure that he was here when Mary arrived. She was going to be here soon, to get the rest of her stuff and he was definitely not looking forward to it. He had already texted Riley to make sure he would stay at Zane's until he got a text saying that it was okay to come home.

James turned on a football game, but wasn't really paying attention. His mind was occupied with memories from Riley's childhood. It was hard to believe, but there was a time that they were the happiest little family. When Riley was younger and before his wife had started drinking so much. He heard the doorbell ring, and instantly knew who it was. "There goes my peace and quiet," he whispered to himself.

He set his beer down and got up to answer the door. Low and behold it was his soon-to-be ex-wife. She was wearing the same clothes as yesterday. Her hair was a mess and falling out of her ponytail. Mary's eyes were red-rimmed, from crying or a hangover, James couldn't tell. She only had one shoe on, her other foot was completely bare. To be honest, she looked completely pathetic.

"James," she whispered in what James was sure she thought was a seductive voice. Slowly she ran a hand up his arm. James wasn't sure if she was trying to seduce him or what her deal was, but it was not working for him at all.

"You're here to get your stuff Mary. That's it," James said as he turned around and started walking back to the living room. He groaned as he heard her footsteps follow him.

"You see James, I was thinking. Maybe we could go back to how we used to be. You know before Riley started this phase and his so called 'boyfriend' gave him this- this disease. I'll learn to ignore it, eventually it should go away. We can be back to the way we used to be, I still love you, you know. We cou-" Mary was cut off by the sound of glass shattering as James threw his beer bottle against the wall, causing beer and glass to fly in all different directions.

"You don't get it do you! Our son is gay, he likes boys, and he's in love with his boyfriend. And yet there is nothing wrong with Riley. He's the same way he has always been, the only difference is now we just know. He didn't change the slightest. And I won't have you hurting Riley or Zane. Zane is a good kid, and Riley loves him. That's all that matters to me."

"You're the one who doesn't get it. Riley is gay. A faggot. It's disturbing. Once he gets cured of this disease, we can go back to normal. Back to the way our family used to be. Like I said, we could get Riley help. There are all those gay camps we can send him to, I know they use any means to turn a kid straight. That's exactly what Riley needs. He'll change his mind. I-"

And that's when James blew up. He stepped so close to Mary that their faces were almost touching. "Let me tell you something, bitch. If you so much as harm one hair on Riley, or Zane's, head I will have you arrested and put away for the rest of your life. I will not send my son to a place where they claim they cure kids of something that is incurable. I'm not gonna let some strangers torture my son as they try to convince him that what he feels is wrong. Riley was born gay. He will always be gay. He will die being gay. And nothing that you, or anyone else does can change that," James screamed.

"Now I am done talking to you. You get your shit, and you never step foot in my house again. I want a divorce, and I am demanding full custody of Riley, with no visitation rights. After you leave this house, the next time I see you will be in court." And with that James turned around and stalked to his chair. When Mary tried to talk to him all he did was turn the TV up louder, and ignored her.


So even though it's not what I wrote in the first place, I actually ended up liking this one better than the other one. Sorry it's short. There is a reason for that, and you shall find out next chapter. Plus it should be longer, which will make you guys happy I hope lol.