>get phone call >it's dad >"Hey kiddo, Pop-Pop

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>get phone call
>it's dad
>"Hey kiddo, Pop-Pop took a turn. The doctor said tonight might be the night. I think you should come down."
>drive down to grandparent's place to say goodbye to my grandfather
>he's still awake and lucid by the time I get there, thank God
>Grandfather chuckles weakly, "My, my Anon... I remember when you knee high to an ant. I used to carry you around on my shoulders and pretend to be an elephant, remember?"
>Tear up, "Y-yeah Pop-Pop... I remember..."
>"I'm so proud to see how big and strong you've grown."
>Can't take it. Lean in to hug him and stifle a sob.
>Grandfather whispers in my ears, "I just want you to know, I accept you. I wish I could've met him."
>"What? What do you mean, Pop-Pop?"
>"I know you're gay, Anon. I just want you to know that Meemaw and I still love and support you and always will."
>"...But I'm not gay, Pop-Pop! I swear!"
>Grandfather's face twists in confusion, "But you're so big, strong, and handsome, Anon! You're 24 and we've never seen you with a girl. We just assumed you had a boyfriend that you were hiding from us. You always have your head in those bodybuilding magazines looking at the muscular men!"
>"I'm not gay, Pop-Pop... Just a loser who like to work out..."
>Pop-Pop's face as the light fades from his eyes forever