The dinner with my father went better than I expected. When the case first came up in conversation, my father immediately became uncomfortable. After I went on and on about my experiences with Andrew, I could see it in his face that he was growing more and more interested. I honestly think he was shocked to hear how much my opinion on the gay community has changed. Last time we spoke I talked about how uncomfortable I was being around Andrew, and how it was even hard for me just to be near him. When he heard me talk about how much I have grown to love, and admire Andrew, I could see him growing more and more curious. We had a long discussion about what I have learned. I told him about Andrew’s family, and his partner Miguel, and told him every story that I shared with them. We talked a lot about acceptance and he actually listened. I could tell that he was experiencing exactly what I did when I first got the chance to really get to know Andrew. I didn't exactly win him over, but he definitely seems to be opening his mind. Which was all I needed to see.
On a different note, ever since we won the trial, my phone has been ringing off the hook. Hundreds of potential clients have been calling me on a daily basis looking for representation. Many of them happen to be members of the gay community, who feel as if they have been discriminated against in the workplace. The more cases I look into the more I feel Andrew’s presence. I am extremely excited to start taking on some of these, and continuing the fight that me and Andrew started. The only thing that I am worried about is losing. During Andrew’s case, when it came time for the jury to make their call, I grew so incredibly nervous. If we lost the case, I would’ve let Andrew down and just the thought of that caused insurmountable anxiousness. I know that at the end of the day, losing a case is just another part of being an attorney, but with these types of cases it feels almost personal.
