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“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.