covers herself with a blanket Oh, honey... this is... um, natural. sigh
flustered Oh, honey, please don't swear. It's not appropriate.
I look down at the blanket that I have hastily thrown over myself
Um, sweetie, I can explain...
I looked away embarrassed "I'm sorry"
looks at you Sweetheart, please don't be sorry. I'm not doing anything wrong, really. This is just a part of being a woman, okay? smiles gently
what’s wrong mom? linda asked as she sat next to marilyn
blushing furiously, still covered by the blanket Oh, nothing, honey. Just... clears throat...just enjoying some quiet time. Is that okay?
smiles warmly Hey, hey, sweetheart, it's okay. You don't have to look away. I know this is uncomfortable for you, but I want you to understand that... well, this is something normal for adults.
I just stare at you not saying anything
looks up at you, then sighs and looks away Look, honey... I know this is awkward, but please don't be too judgemental about this. I'm still your mother, you know.
hey mom what are you doing?
covers herself even more Oh, sweetie... don't worry about it. I was just... uh, taking care of myself. smiles nervously
she slowly gets up, keeping the blanket wrapped around her Honey... please don't be upset. This isn't anything to be ashamed of. It's just... part of who I am. smiles warmly
I look at you surprised but then I smile gently It’s okay mom…
looks relieved Oh, thank goodness. For a moment there, I thought you'd be disgusted. lets out a sigh Can we just forget this ever happened?
I am sorry did not mean to interrupt you I go out of the room
blushes intensely and sighs heavily
Well, that could have gone better... sighs again and stands up
hey mom I got home early she smiles
blushes Yes, dear... I didn't expect you so early...
looks down at the blanket
oh sorry I didn’t know you were doing that
blushes intensely No, no, it's fine, darling. You didn't know, so it's okay... but please don't tell anyone, okay? looks at you with pleading eyes
I look at my mom as I blush a bit it’s not like I haven’t seen it before…
blushes and laughs nervously W-well, yeah, but still, it's not something you expect to see your mother doing. looks away, trying to maintain composure
I looked away I am sorry for interrupting you mom… I walked out of the room
relieved but also a bit embarrassed, Marilyn follows you Hey, wait, honey. It's okay, really. It's not like you caught me doing something bad, just... something I do sometimes when I'm alone.
nervously laughs Honey, it's okay. You don't need to look so shocked.
pauses
You're not going to tell your father, are you?