That awkward moment when you’re having dinner with your son and his ex girlfriend announces on TV that she’s pregnant
Lisa turned around and face the door as she heard the knob turn. Walked in was her son who cheeks were bright red and covered in snow. “Cold out eh?” asked Lisa as she smiled. KC gave her a quick nod then started to take off his jacket. His date with Jenna was emotional and it was still on his…
”Mom?” he started as he stared back into her deep blue eyes. “We’re scared.”
Lisa instantly threw her arms around her son and hugged him tightly. “Oh KC! of course you’re scared! you’re just a kid! and so is Jenna.” she said calmly as she rubbed his back. KC hugged his mom back but quickly let go as it reminded him of his date today with Jenna. Seeing Jenna cry today was enough and he knew what a crier his mother is. Lisa pulled back and placed both her hands on each side of KC’s face. “Don’t be afraid to talk to me. I’m always here” she reminded him. KC smiled and kissed his mom on the cheek. “Thanks mom, I’m glad you’re here” he grinned. KC was truly happy to have his mom back into his life. No she’s not perfect, but who has a perfect mother? “Me too.” she added. A sudden knock at the door made them both jump and ruin the moment. Lisa got up to grab the cash from the kitchen counter and started for the door. KC got up as well and head to the kitchen to get the plates. “Pizza and chicken wings?” he asked his mom with a teasing smile. “Only the finest” she added with a wink.
Lisa paid the pizza man and took the boxes while closing the door with her foot. KC already set two plates on the table and took his place. She walked over and place the boxes on the table and open them. “Smells good” she commented as she took her place around the table. They both reached out for slices and chicken wings and ate for a moment in silence.
“Mom?” started KC as he rubbed the grease from his fingers onto his jeans. “Do you believe me when I say me and Jenna are in love?”. The question surprised Lisa and she wasn’t sure how to answer. She pounder on it for a bit and finish chewing on her last bite of pizza. KC sat there impatiently, axious for her answer. He knew he was in love with Jenna and he was pretty sure Jenna knew he was in love with her, but, what did everyone else think? Finally she smiled at him sheepishly and answer “Ever heard of puppy love?”. She then got up and put her dishes in the sink and turn the facet on to let the water run on them for a bit. “Puppy love?” repeated KC, confused. She walked back to the table picking up KC’s plate and headed back to the sink. She started with the dishes, pouring soap into a sponge. “Well, you know, you think you’re like, in love but you just really like the person. Like the whole butterflies in your tummy and nervous to see them.” she answered KC without eye contact.
Lisa turned around and face the door as she heard the knob turn. Walked in was her son who cheeks were bright red and covered in snow. “Cold out eh?” asked Lisa as she smiled. KC gave her a quick nod then started to take off his jacket. His date with Jenna was emotional and it was still on his mind. “Just ordered a pizza, should be here any minute. Are you hungry?” she asked trying to make small talk. “Yeah” he simply said as he made his way to the couch and reached for the remote. Lisa made her way to her son and sat on the arm of the couch. She tugged at her over sized gray sweatshirt for a few seconds before asking any questions. She was dying to know what happened on the date for KC to be so quiet. “So, uh. How did it go?” she said with a smile. KC looked up at his mom and noticed the curiousity in her eyes. He looked away for a quick moment not knowing what to say, or how to say it exactly.
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