Three Little Words

Austin Fast, Tampa Bay Times•play.acast.com

Jane Morse loved her husband Mick, even though he could be a bit distant. Then Jane's world turned upside down when Mick said three little words. A story that shocked and captivated Tampa Bay Times audiences 25 years ago gets an update, checking in on the Morse family and taking inventory of how AIDS affects America today.

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Chapter 5: Her Father’s Daughter

Jane’s daughter does something her father Mick likely never imagined would be possible. LGBTQ+ rights have shifted dramatically since 1996, but more work remains in the fight against AIDS and its stigma, particularly among people of color and the transgender community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2021•36 min•Ep. 5

Chapter 4: Permission to Live

Jane decides to share their story with a St. Petersburg Times reporter to help other families, sparking passionate responses from readers. While Mick had few medical options in the ‘90s, today’s treatments make HIV practically untransmittable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2021•31 min•Ep. 4

Chapter 3: War on FRAIDS

Mick finally spills his secret, and Jane worries how she’ll provide for three teenagers alone. When Jane moves to Florida, she discovers a second epidemic just as serious as HIV: the fear of people with AIDS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2021•36 min•Ep. 3

Chapter 2: Over Troubled Waters

The Morses live in paradise, but Jane is frustrated with her husband Mick. He dotes on their kids and his students, but their marital distance grows even more obvious when surrounded by the sensuality of Brazilian culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2021•35 min•Ep. 2

Chapter 1: Three Little Words

As a terrifying new disease grips the world, Jane Morse’s husband utters three little words she can’t believe: “I have AIDS.” Then, three more words complicate everything: “Keep it secret.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2021•31 min•Ep. 1

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