When Mike comes out, Karen and Nancy are The Most Supportive.
When Ted says something vaguely homophobic at the dinner table, Nancy immediately shuts him down and changes the subject.
When Ted goes to get Mike for dinner one day, Karen remembers that Will is over last minute. She stops Ted and offers to get Mike instead, just in case Ted walks in on something... personal.
Yes Karen is on to byler and even though mike denies it she KNOWS okay she KNOWS.
The more news that spreads about the AIDS epidemic, the more Karen and Nancy get anxious Ted will say some Not Nice Things. So Nancy always complains when her father has the news turned on, so much so that Ted hasnât been watching it recently because he doesnât want to hear all the whining.
One day, Karen is at the grocery with Ted. When a couple of boys pass that are clearly in a romantic relationship, Karen is fully ready to shut down any homophobic bullshit Ted tries to throw. But, to her surprise, Ted doesnât bat an eyelash. This gives Karen a bit of hope for her son.
When Nancy is driving Mike to Willâs house one day, she gives him a lecture about how he can always trust her with anything and that Mike has her full support.
âSo.... if there is any secrets you are keeping... ya know... you can tell me. I donât want you to think youâre alo-â
âOh come on! Does mom have you on this grand theory too? Me and will are NOT. DATING.â
âOkay! Okay... I still mean it Mike. You can trust me.â
Mike just smiles and looks away. Nancy doesnât see the grateful tear that falls onto Mikeâs cheek.
Mike comes home late one night from Willâs house. Ted is asleep on the La Z Boy and Nancy is upstairs in bed. Karen had stayed up reading on the couch, waiting for Mike to get home. She is completely ready to give Mike the âI was worried sick!â lecture until she sees the blush and wide smile adorning her sonâs face. When Mike finally notices his mom is there, his face drops. âUhm, I can explain why Iâm late. My bike tire was flat and I left my watch here I honestly didnât even know how late-â
He is cut off by Karen wrapping Mike in a warm hug. âYou should know not to lie to your mother, Michael.â
Mike wraps his arms around his mother before she pulls away. His voice is so soft, as if he would break if anyone else were to hear. âHe likes me back, mom.â
Karen almost shoved it in his face. âI knew it!â âI called it!â âI told you so!â But she doesnât. She hugs her son so tight and so close, her tears making his shoulder damp.
âIâm so proud of you Mike. Donât ever forget.â
Iâm sorry about the format, I copied and pasted this from a groupchat I just sent these to. Also this is mobile. Also this is my first time writing for the public so please go easy on me Iâm begging you.
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