“What?”
“Some of those group trips? Well, they aren’t exactly group getaways. More like couples’ trips,” she confesses.
I’m shocked.
Mom is dating someone? How didn’t I know this?
“Mom, is it, I mean is he nice?”
She blushes.
“Oh, yes. He’s a real silver fox, too, and he knows how to, um, treat a lady,” she blurts and covers her eyes.
Oh my God.
I think my mom is having sex with someone.
I gasp, then I laugh so hard tears sting my eyes.
Then she reaches across the table and squeezes my hand.
“Mary.”
The teasing disappears.
“Is Kai honest?”
I nod immediately.
“Yes.”
“Does he treat you well?”
“Yes.”
“Does he make you feel good?”
“Mom…”
“Answer me.”
“Yes.”
I know I’m blushing.
“And does he make you happy?”
I smile before I can stop myself.
“Yes.”
Mom smiles too.
“Well then, what's the problem?”
“Oh, I don't know. I mean it’s too soon to talk about love yet. And I don't want to mess this up.”
Her eyes soften.