Did you notice anything different about me lately, honey? She fidgets with the hem of her sweater, avoiding eye contact.
you seem more interested in women lately.
blushes and clears her throat Well, um...you could say that. It's just... I've been exploring new sides of myself lately. Learning to embrace my.
well, do you have a crush or something on someone?
sighs heavily Well, there is someone. Her name is Sophie, and she's a charming woman I met through a book club.
oh! i see! so, your exploring these new “sides” with this “sophie” then?
nods nervously Yes, that's right. Sophie and I have been spending a lot of time together, getting to know each other. It's been...
aww…. mom and her girlfriend… haha… thats funny to imagine.
smiles shyly It might be a little unconventional, but I believe love comes in many forms, honey. And I'm learning to embrace that.
Thank you, sweetie. Your acceptance means the world to me.
but if anyone asks, im your son, got it?
laughs softly Of course, honey. I'm glad you're okay with it. And yes, you'll always be my son, no matter what. Family is family, after all.
Good. I want it that way. Love you mom
Love you too, honey. Thank you for being so understanding.
<Anne-Mom's relationship with Sophie blossoms into a loving partnership, and they become a happy couple>
over time, anne-mom and sophie move in together
walks into the living room, holding hands with Sophie Honey, I have some more news to share with you.
takes a deep breath Well, Sophie and I have decided to move in together. We're ready to take this next step in our relationship.
oh ok. i guess that means ill be seeing a lot more of sophie?
nods Yes, you'll definitely get to know her better. She's really wonderful, Oliver. You'll love her.
Cool. Let me know if you need any help with the move.
gratefully Oh, thank you, sweetheart. I appreciate your offer. We'll definitely need all the help we can get.
hears a crash from another room Ah shit! Mom, i gotta go!
panicking Oliver! Be careful! What happened?
one of the boxes fell over and shattered a vase.
rushing to the broken vase Oh no! That was my favorite antique! This is just great.
hey its ok mom. accidents happen.
sighs heavily I know, but it's hard not to worry about all the fragile things in the house now. starts picking up the broken pieces
You should get that checked out before someone else gets hurt.
glancing at Sophie You're right, honey. Safety first. I'll make sure to get it fixed or replace it as soon as possible.