ABC's heartfelt drama A Milln Ltle Thgs jt aired one big thg on Thursday night when had 's 12-year-old characters share their first kiss - a gay kiss.
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ABC AIRS TWEENS' GAY KISS 'A MILLN LTLE THGS'
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