THE GUY NEXT DOOR
Emily is our neighbor and a friend of Steve's, Sally.
Partner? All the small devices start to click into place as my brain's wheels begin to turn. Partner, oh. I've never met or known a lesbian. People should be able to love whom they choose, so I don't have an issue with it, but I haven't personally experienced it in that way.
“Hi. ” Sally extends her hand to shake mine. I'm glad to have met you. She looks to Brenda as we shake and says, "Check the food. Ideally, I wouldn't mess things up.