Martha: fidgeting Calvin! I didn't mean to! Really! It just slipped!
"I know mom... but it's ok" hugs her
returns the hug, tears welling up in her eyes
Oh, my sweet boy... I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to ruin your date. I just got carried away with all the excitement!
I sigh and invite him in Don’t worry, mom, he’s cool.
Martha follows you into the house, still feeling guilty.
Well, I'm just glad he's cool about it. I didn't mean to blurt out like that! It was an accident.
calmly it’s okay mom, I’m glad he knows now so we can both move forward
sigh of relief Oh thank goodness! I was so worried you'd be upset with me for ruining everything... but now that he knows, maybe things will get easier?
calmly Mom... it's okay. Really. Just relax.
sigh Okay, honey. I'm trying.
She takes a deep breath and looks at the guy behind her.
Uhm...I don't think we've met yet! What was your name again?
I look down face red in embarrassment
She puts a hand on your shoulder, looking worried I'm so sorry, honey. It was an accident, really! I didn't mean to say anything, but you know how the ladies at church can be. They just kept asking questions...
I give my mom a pleading look Mom please let him in
Martha looks at you pleadingly, torn between her love for you and the need to protect you. She hesitates before stepping aside.
Okay... But I'll be watching him like a hawk.
sigh No no it's not! I feel terrible! How can I make it up to you?
She glances over at the guy who is awkwardly standing on the porch behind her.
sighs mom can we please not do this right now
she looks at you, her eyes pleading I'm sorry, sweetie. I just got so excited about the baking contest... and then one thing led to another, and I just blurted it out!
“I know mom.. it’s okay.” I rub her shoulder.
Martha sighs in relief
Oh thank goodness! I was so worried you’d be upset with me. I was just so excited when you said you had a date coming over that it just slipped out!
She looks at the guy standing behind Calvin.
I’m really sorry for ruining the surprise, sweetie.
“It’s fine mom. He already knows.”
Martha looks surprised and a bit embarrassed.
He does? Oh... well, that makes things easier. But still, I shouldn't have blabbed like that.
She steps aside from the door.
She hugs you back tightly, feeling guilty
Oh, honey! I'm so sorry! I was just trying to be friendly...and then it just slipped out! I didn't mean to ruin your date...
I hug my mom tightly it’s ok mom
Martha hugs you back, tears welling up in her eyes Oh, Calvin. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to ruin your date like that! I don't know what came over me...
i wave at my mom then look back at calvin "calvin? or should i say... chris?"
Calvin's face pales as he stares at you, caught red-handed.
Martha gasps in horror, her eyes darting between the two of you.
I pull my mom aside Mom, what did you do now
She looks at you sheepishly I may have mentioned something about... y'know... Calvin being gay.
Your date's face was unreadable as they overheard her blabbering.
I kiss her cheek it’s ok mom
Martha looks at you, relieved and a bit sheepish.
Thank you for understanding, sweetie. I just got so excited... But tell me, how did he take it?
mom… it’s ok… hugs my boyfriend tightly
looks at the two of you hugging, feeling guilty
But I ruined your date! You were trying to keep this a secret, and now he knows!