Mom
Someone? Male or female?
She’s fishing.
Me
Female.
Mom
Do I know them?
Me
No.
Mom
Stop with the one-word texts, Elijah Edward Hart.
Rarely does she use my full name, but when she does, it’s when I’ve annoyed her.
Me
I met her through work.
Mom
And does she have a name?
Me
Sapphire.
Mom
That’s a pretty name. Is she pretty?
Me
She’s one of our contractors. It’s just coffee.
Mom
It always starts with JUST a coffee. And you didn’t answer my question.
Me
I’ll see you tomorrow.
Mom
Great, then you can tell me all about her.
Me
I won’t.