[If God can forgive all the murder, He can surely allow some biscuits.]

Yes. I imagine that you are probably correct, which is a shame. Your, ah, preferences? Certainly do not somehow negate the many things that make you a good son. Do you think they would actually be surprised? I know that, at least in my time, many choose to simply... not mention it. We've a great many confirmed bachelors, and they continue to speak to their families.

[Goodsir looks surprised, and then he smiles, blushing lightly.] Oh, goodness. I. That's terribly kind. Thank you.

I'm not certain what I would even do, in your time.