Prayers for Bobby Page #3

What did you tell them?

Well look the way you're wearing.

And I told you time after time not to do that thing with your arm.

Makes you look like a girl and you continue to do it.

- I'm always dressed this way.

- No, you haven't. It's gotten worse.

Why you're doing this?

I'm trying to help you.

No, you're not.

You're trying to help YOU!

It's not about me. It's about what people think about you.

Imagine if they thought your son

was some big queer.

What's wrong with you?

Stop that!

Nite Mum. Great.

Le'ts go home!

- I'm walking.

- No!

Where are you going?

I've never seen you around here before.

You are really beautiful.

I gotta go.

Can I call you?

No.

Metropolitan Community Church

celebrates gay pride.

All are welcome

Bobby...

Don't worry. I was at church.

-Hi Cousin

-I have a name. It's gorgeous cousin.

So, how long you're here for?

Just a day, I'm driving home tonight.

I came to see my dad. But I couldn't resist stopping by.

Maybe it's not a choice.

Maybe I just can't help it.

So you say that stealing's not a choice.

What?

Aunt Mary, lunch is delicious.

Joy's right Bobby.

The bible says:

Men committed shameless acts with men

and received in their own's person the due penalty for their error.

You just won't change, will you?

I can't erase what's in the bible.

Personnally, I think people should be able to love whoever they want.

Did I mention how good lunch is?

Even animals know what to do it with.

Actually, our dog does it with a pillow...

Can we please find something different to discuss?

Ed, why don't you tell us about college?

I dropped school last week.

You what?

Well, what about college?

I'm not going.

Great!

What's next?

You wanna ruin your life?

Yeah well it's my life to ruin.

Is it like this at every meal?

Pretty much.

You should come up and visit me in Portland. It's so great!

I used to envy you..

When I came here with Mum and Dad, I always wished your parents were my parents.

You all seemed so close.

Well that's over with.

I think they love the sinners. Not the sin.

They should love the son no matter what the sin.

Hey that's good.

I'm gonna start my own bible.

Think about coming to Portland?

Hi Mrs. Griffith!

Is Bobby here?

Bobby!

You know it's enough you go God knows where at night.

But now you're bringing these deviants into my house.

It's my house too.

And they're my friends.

Is that what that boy is?

Is it a sin to have friends now too Mum?

We have a good time, ok?

We go to the rocky chore together.

Does it mean we're all gonna get strucked down?

They're gay, aren't they?

I thought you were getting better.

When?

When I was miserable?

That looked like I was getting better?

You're right Mum!

I'm doomed just to roast in hell!

Don't say that.

That's what your bible says!

The bible also says a person can change.

I tried Mum. I can't!

Why do you keep choosing this?

Why would I choose this?

Why would I choose to have my entire family hate me?

No we love you. Can't you see that's why we're doing this?

Really Mum? Is that what love feels like?

Have fun in Portland.

Here's an issue for your vacation.

I hope you like it.

Promise me you'll write and call all the time?

It's two months.

Drive carefully.

Don't worry Madam.

You call me when you get to Portland.

I had this engraved with your initials.

I love you guys.

Bye Bobby.

Already I'm glad to be away from Walnut Creek.

This feels like a new life.

A new day.

I'm gonna be a success in every way I can.

It's my goal to achieve,

a sense of pride,

and worth as a human being.

Gorgeous cousin.

Welcome to Portland!

Trust me...

You don't find clubs like this back home.

I'll see.

Welcome to London House cousin.

This is amazing!

Let's go boogie.

David!

Janette!

This is my cousin Bobby.

Nice to finally meet you Bobby!

So Janette tells me your Mum wants to cure you of your gayness.

Yeah, well...

My parents don't really understand it.

Do yours?

They didn't first.

But, they eventually came around.

How did you get them to change?

Well, one day,

I told them Accept me as I am, or forget me!

I know my Mum means well but I don't know if she'll ever accept me.

Just don't stop trying.

Now that you know

What every parent should know about homosexuality

Have a great trip.

Don't let her get to you.

And don't be afraid to stand up to her.

Too much flew by fast.

I'll call you when I get home.

You'd better.

Well. Look who's home.

-Hey Dad.

-Hey, come here, come here.

Just in time for dinner. Come on in.

That's funny.

So how was Portland?

Yeah...

Portland was great.

Good!

I'm thinking of maybe moving there for a little bit.

Moving there?

I met someone...

A guy.

Girls...

Give me a hand with this.

We're supposed to pretend we didn't hear that?

Yes.

Bobby...

This might not have been the right time.

I know.

I'm sorry..

You should start thinking about college for next fall.

You need to get your GED first.

I mean...

it's ok to take some time off but...

Did you hear me?

I don't wanna know.

I want you to know.

His name's David.

We always start at the beginning every time and if we're not getting any more different let's just not go there.

When I'm with him,

it feels so...

good!

He treats me well...

he's funny and he's smart...

Stop. I mean it. I don't wanna hear it.

And you know I don't.

I spent the last year listening to you and you're gonna listen to me for once.

It feels good when I'm with David.

But if he touches me in public,

or God forbids, kisses me,

I pull away.

I feel ashame.

Because you know it's wrong.

-Because YOU told me it's wrong.

-It's not me. It's the bible.

It's not the bible. It's you!

Why can't you admit that?

Why can't you admit that you can't stand what I am?

What you've become!

What I am!

I'm sorry. I'm not the perfect little Bobby you always wanted.

But I can't keep apologizing for it Mum.

Accept me as I am or forget it.

I won't have a gay son.

Then Mum you don't have a son.

Fine.

Bobby...

Did you really think she'd change, Bobby?

She meant it.

She meant that.

I really want you to be happy.

And I'm sure that guy's really nice.

No matter what. She'll never accept it.

It's gonna be a lonely life because he'll never be welcome here.

And for Christmas, Thanksgiving, anything.

Don't worry about Mum too much. She'll come around.

I'm not gonna hold my breath.

Here you go.

The parachute pants!

Thanks.

I'll send you my first novel when I write it.

Bye Buck-Tooth!

Take care, ok?

Drive safe.

... most of the new cases up to 5 a day seem to be settled in the homosexual community...

The AIDS becoming known as the gay disease.

Well...

your Mum went alot for your birthday.

No card.

A sweater and "AIDS - The Wrath of God".

Whoah.

Happy birthday!

You can't expect anything different from her, Bobby.

She's not gonna change.

Birthdays were always a big deal for all of us.

I'm just not in the all of us anymore.

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