Step Siblings
"We let you happy, why can't you all let us be?"
Someone with a shaky voice yells.
It's me.
"You always told me you can't help who you fall in love with, that's why you got married to her." I jerk my finger towards Doris.
Everyone's mouth parts in suprise at this and they all direct their gazes to me.
Even Max has unbelief in his eyes, that the fire has deflated, and are now replaced with sudden confusion.
"Yes, that's true Kate. But your step brother?"
"I love him Dad, maybe it took me a while to realize it, but I do. And I can never accept him as my step brother. Ever." Tears are spilling out of my eyes and I look away before Max's gaze shifts to mine the second time.