"We used to have one but my dad said it's expensive, cause you gotta pay for electric, license and it's all garbage anyway." Gideon turned it one and then used the remote to skip around. There was one cartoon on but it was for babies, given the time of day and all. Most kids were supposed to be in school. "Your boyfriend is dead smart, big telly is a good birthday present."

He smiled at Holden and then looked back at the TV, sitting on the floor to marvel at it. Well, to him, it was like seeing a beautiful view or a rare piece of art. "Do you watch normal TV or gay TV?" Was there a gay TV? He wasn't sure.