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“In the State of New York, both parties upon entering a istrate who perfor ?

??I never gave the certificate to Jocelyn to sign”

Now there’s a hushed whisper going through the group They’re wondering why I would do so

“That’s because at the tiht course of action, folks,” I say to the crowd “You see, I wasn’t attracted to her, but I wasn’t ready to tell everyone my secret either”

Even the cameras stop You could hear a pin drop if you listened hard enough

“You see, Jocelyn and I never consue because there was no way I was attracted to her No way I was attracted to woreeable toa mask of pained resolve toto control the narrative for the next two days if I play this right

“Allsomeone who my parents wanted me to be while inside I just wanted to let my true colors shine,” I say into the microphone “But I’m here today to tell you, to tell the world, that I identify as homosexual And if you’ll have ay mayor of New York City”

That does it Those cain their flash I s as I got ready for my arrival

I had thought that I had scared Lance enough to stay away That by the ti and would be looking like a et back at her for all the ti this Couldn’t keep her das closed, could she?

Yes, I was very surprised to see Lance But I have a feeling I’ve saved him too

“From this day forward, New York, I promise to be proud and open about who I am with not justmy arms People actually start to clap and cheer Idiots

I notice Lance clapping next to me as well and he takes a step closer

Oh, he wants to play that game, does he?

“I know my secret may have caused a lot of hurt and pain to my immediate family, but I want to take this opportunity to let the that finally prompted ood and decent and intelligent wo so,” I say into the microphone “She hasn’t cheated on e vows All she’s done is fallen in love with aon the can trail, I can vouch for his character”

The crowd is eating it up Nohere I turn to Lance and take a step close to him I wrap my arms around him and he pulls me close