My Mother's Secret - A Sequel To The Summer of 1993

An Unseasonably Warm Day

It seemed more like April when mom dropped Joey off. She even brought his little suit she got from the big el cheapo store. "This is for him to wear at the party," she sals.   He was so cute in his pajamas. Mom said, "I still feel like I have to drop dad off." She cried a little and she said, "I loved him. I may have not been in love with him, but I loved him." I hugged her. She, however, deserved the world. She got in her car and drove off. I watched her drive away. Luckily the office was closed the next day. I told her to bring the dog, as ours were lonely. "That way Daisy can run." She smiled. I moved the cribs into our room. I planned everything. I cleaned, grocery shopped with three toddlers, and had everything perfect. Mom texted she was leaving. I asked how her day was. She said, "I am to going to have to go on a diet when I get back." 

    Johnny had gotten in an hour before.  He was resting.  His guards had the basement again.   This time they parked three streets over.   Sam made arrangements at the church.  Johnny was happy to see us, but he took Joey in his room for the nap time staying and just looked at him.   "He's gorgeous.  Looks well fed," he said.  "Your mom does a good job with kids.   Look at you and Jackie.  When is she going to be here?  I cannot wait to see her."   He put Joey in his suit.   He was in awe with him.   He said, "I should have stood up to my manager."  I began fixing the appetizers.   Mom walked in with her gifts from work and some food around five.  Johnny and Joey weee asleep.  

    "Where is my date for the night?"  She asked.  "At least he won't ask to have sex with me or touch my boobs."
"In the bedroom."  I almost said, "Which one?"
"The only date I want to have."

    She put her purse down and went in the room.   She let out a scream.   All was right with the world.   She was beginning the tradition in being with someone she truly loved for Christmas.   I had a mom and dad for the first time in years and he even took Jackie into the fold,   We were one happy family.  However, we did not get much sleep as they made up for lost time for more of the night and mom has Very Merry Christmases for years to come....