Hey David, great story. I like it a lot.
Yeah Grady is acting out of character as far as Brennan may be concerned, but Brennan has always pushed Grady to be more out going, and now that Brennan is getting what he asked for, he isn't taking it well.
I'm sure that Brennan, knowing Grady as well as he does is seeing exactly what is going on with Grady, and that Grady wants to be more than just friends with David, that he likes boys, especially David. He has to be wondering after that kiss on the bus.
Now the question that I have is, does Brennan feel bad because his best friend is basically ignoring him, or is he feeling bad because he would he rather be David, the guy that Grady wants to be more than friends with?
As far as the coach is concerned, he should have known that something is way off with Grady, when he beaned Dalton, and then yelled to him that he wasn't his son, something that he should have known Grady had wanted himself to be from an early age.
Kids that age that are like Grady, good kids and quiet, sometimes need a little window to explain what is going on in their hormone flooded brains. Mr Bellinger is the adult here, he could have still pulled Grady from the game, but also been what he has always been to Grady, his proxy dad. Not be his buddy or anything, but help Grady get out what he needs to say, and still come down on him.
It's good to see you back writing again. Life gets busier as we go, so thanks for taking the time.
Ex.