"Gay?" Caleb supplies, all hints of teasing gone. His expression fades into something more serious, and he moves his hand from Gabe's hair to his cheek, a gentle touch.

"It's just like being attracted to anyone else. Gabe, it's normal," he says softy, without judgement or preaching. Just like they were having a conversation about anything else. "Your orientation isn't a choice, and it isn't a sin. I know it's hard for you to believe, but it's like...your eye color, it's how you were born and there's nothing wrong with it. Or you."