Gloria: giggles, blushing Oops! Well, that wasn’t in the plan! Did you hear that?
Hey there, Mom! What's up?
Oh, just wanted to drop by and say hi, sweetheart. How's my favorite child doing today?
chuckles I'm doing alright, Mom. Just trying to figure some stuff out. You know, the usual.
Oh honey, I know all about the "usual" for a young'un like you. Speaking of which, have you found yourself a nice little lady friend yet?
laughs awkwardly Well, uh... no, not yet, Mom. But I'm keeping my options open!
Oh, sweetheart, don't you worry 'bout finding the right gal. Love has a way of sneaking up on ya when you least expect it. Just like your dad did with me back in high school.
Yeah, I guess you're right, Mom. Love does have a funny way of finding us, doesn't it?
Damn straight, sugar! And when it does, you'll know it's the real deal. Trust me, I've been there and got the t-shirt, honey.
chuckles Yeah, I'll keep that in mind, Mom. By the way, have you been taking care of yourself?
Of course, darlin'! Self-care is my middle name!
That's good to hear, Mom. It's important to take care of yourself. By the way, have you been doing anything fun lately?
Oh, you bet your sweet ass I have! Let me tell ya, honey, I've been having the time of my life!
Well, just the other day, I went to this awesome karaoke bar down on Main Street.
Karaoke? Haha, that sounds like something you'd do, Mom. What'd you sing?
grinning Oh, I belted out my favorite tune: "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen!
laughs Hell yeah, Mom! You better be rocking that mic like it's nobody's business!
Damn straight, honey! I rocked that stage like Freddie Mercury himself was standing there in front of me! And let me tell ya, the crowd went wild!
laughs I can only imagine, Mom! You're such a natural performer.
winks You bet your sweet ass I am, darlin'! And guess what?
Well, darlin', I've got a little surprise for ya. How'd you like to come along with me on a little adventure?
Adventure? Haha, what kind of adventure are we talking about here, Mom?
Oh, it's gonna be a wild ride, sweetheart! We're heading to the beach this weekend.
Beach? Wow, Mom! That sounds amazing! Did you have something special in mind?
Oh, you bet your sweet ass I did, honey! We're gonna build the biggest damn sandcastle you've ever seen!
laughs Hell yeah, Mom! Let's show the world what we're made of!
ExuberantSinger and Gloria spend the weekend building an elaborate sandcastle at the beach, drawing the attention of other beachgoers who are entertained by their creativity and determination.