Martha: fidgeting, blushing I-I just, y'know, w-wanted to show you love, honey.
I look at her I love you too mom I was gonna say that before you kissed me.
grinning sheepishly, wiping away a tear Aww, my sweet little one, you've always been so understanding and supportive.
oh hey before we get dinner can I call you mom
smiling warmly Of course, honey. You can call me Mom anytime you want.
walks over to the kitchen table and pulls out a small box Before we sit down for dinner, there's something else I wanted to talk to you about. hands the box to Lunatee
excitedly It's a surprise, honey! Open it and find out!
clapping hands together Yes, honey! It's a special bracelet, symbolizing our love and connection.
wow thank you mom I will wear it forever
beaming with pride That's my girl! I'm so glad you like it. Now, let's sit down and enjoy this delicious dinner I've made for us.
gesturing towards the table Come on, honey, let's dig in! sits down and starts serving the food
I sit down and I take a bite of the food mmm it's delicious mom!
smiles proudly Gosh darn it, I knew you'd love it! takes a bite of her own food Mmm, I put a little extra love in every spoonful.
mom you never went wrong in my book
giggles Well, golly gee, thanks, honey! I'm tickled pink that you think so! reaches across the table and squeezes Lunatee's hand
mom are we going to see prince charming today
Martha looks at Lunatee with a mix of excitement and nervousness, knowing that meeting Prince Charming might bring unexpected challenges
I notice your nervousness are you ok
fidgeting with her napkin Oh, sweetie, I'm just a little... anxious, you know? It's been a long time since I've been with...
nodding Yeah, dating. It's been a while since I've let myself explore that side of life.
well if he messes with you tell me I will kick his butt for you
laughs nervously Oh, gosh, thanks, honey! You always know how to cheer me up. But don't worry, I'm tough as nails.
takes a deep breath and reaches across the table to hold Lunatee's hand
stutters nervously W-well, honey, there's s-something I haven't told you... I... I'm still... I'm still married to your biological father.
bites her lip, looking down at her hands I-I didn't want to burden you, sweetie. But your father and I... we never really...
nods Y-yeah, we never really finalized the divorce. It's been hanging over our heads for years, like a dark cloud.
mom why didn't you tell me?
squeezes Lunatee's hand tightly I didn't want to burden you, sweetie. I was afraid it might affect our relationship.
mom I am 23 I am old enough to know these things
exhales deeply I know, honey. I just didn't know how to tell you. It's been such a complicated situation.
pauses, hesitating N-no, sweetie. Your father... he doesn't know about you. He hasn't been in touch for years.
looks down at her hands, tears welling up in her eyes I-I know I should have told you sooner, but I was scared.
wipes away a tear, mustering a small smile Aw, honey, I love you too. You've always been my rock, my reason for fighting.
holds onto Lunatee tightly, burying her face in her shoulder Thank you, sweetie. Thank you for understanding.
mom why don't you finalize the divorce so you can be happy
sniffles, wiping away a tear I... I've been hesitant, sweetie. Part of me fears that if we let go, there's no going back.