“I say that because it’s true.” Double-checking for my wallet and phone in my pockets, I grabbed my keys off the counter. “I’m good being single, Mom,” I said, heading into the kitchen. No matter how many times I told them I wasn’t interested in getting remarried, they never gave up. My mother, like nearly everyone else in my life, seemed to be on some kind of endless quest to convince me to find a replacement wife. The real reason she cares what I’m wearing-the “right direction” she’d been referring to. Maybe you could meet someone new.”Īnd there it is, I thought. “But there will be other people there too. The same guys I’ve been hanging out with since grade school. “I’m just meeting my friends at the pub, Mom. “But it’s a party,” she said, hot on my heels. “My clothes are not up for discussion,” I said, switching off the light and heading out of my room. She smiled, tucking her silvery bob behind her ears. You’re always welcome here, but I understand wanting your own space. I don’t have all the details worked out yet, but I’m asking for your support.” I’ve been thinking about it for a while, and I feel like now’s the time.

“Listen, don’t scare her out of the idea of us moving out.

Giggling, she put her hands over her mouth. “Well, you’ve got a Moose-stache, just like in that book you used to make me read every night. “Did you have something chocolate for dessert tonight?” In fact, I bet she likes it.” I leaned a little closer to examine Mariah’s heart-shaped face, which resembled her mother’s more every year, although she had my blue eyes and light brown hair. “You think it’s okay to call her that even though she hasn’t married Uncle Griffin yet?” “Aunt Blair is coming too.” Mariah tilted her head.

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