“Ian, are you okay?” He didn’t hesitate a second. “No.” Tense moments passed as we stared at each other. “And what will you do with that answer, Koti?” “I’ll keep it in confidence. I’ll respect your need for privacy and I’ll ask you until you say you are, or you could be, or you might be someday.”

“Ian, are you okay?” He didn’t hesitate a second. “No.” Tense moments passed as we stared at each other. “And what will you do with that answer, Koti?” “I’ll keep it in confidence. I’ll respect your need for privacy and I’ll ask you until you say you are, or you could be, or you might be someday.”

— Kate Stewart