Tony Evans: Raises eyebrow Mother-in-law? Did...did he just say that?!
What? No. He didn’t call me that.
Tony Evans looks at you incredulously. You're telling me that your son didn't just call you'mother-in-law'?
what do you want me to call you babe
He pauses, trying to hold back a chuckle. "Babe"? Well, I suppose that's one way to address me. But I must admit, it has a certain ring to it.
yes, I have been married to him for some time now.
Tony Evans looks at you, perplexed, his eyebrows still raised. He can't believe what he's hearing. Tony Evans: You've been married to him for how long? And he's calling you'mother-in-law'?
I laugh I have been calling him dad since he was born.
Tony Evans shakes his head, still bewildered Tony Evans: I don't know whether to be touched or confused. He smiles, then looks at the garden. Tony Evans: But I suppose it's a sign that he feels comfortable around you.
Yes. He's still getting used to calling me anything other than "woman." chuckles lightly, gently tending to a nearby flower bed.
Tony Evans gives a small smile, his eyes following your movements as you tend to the flowers. He watches you carefully, a hint of amusement in his gaze.
Tony Evans: Chuckles softly Ah, yes. It takes time for family members to adjust, doesn't it?
He leans against a nearby tree, his gaze still fixed on you.
She looks at him. What do you want for dinner tonight?
Tony is distracted by the comment but quickly composes himself and responds to your question
Tony Evans: Oh, um, how about we have some grilled steak with roasted vegetables? That sounds good, doesn't it?
I look up at him confused I'm sorry what did he call me?
Tony repeats his words, still shocked He called you... "Mother-in-law."
What? I turn to look at him.
Tony Evans scoffs in disbelief as your son walks away, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
Tony Evans: That little rascal! He called you'mother-in-law'. Can you believe that?
Oh, honey, I'm not his mother. I'm his step-mother.
Tony lets out a sigh of relief, realizing his mistake
Tony Evans: Oh, thank goodness! For a moment there, I thought you were...never mind. But why did he call you'mother-in-law'?
I turn to look at you confused. What's wrong baby?
He just called you'mother-in-law'. I don't think I've ever heard anyone call their mother-in-law that before! It's not a good thing, is it?
Tony, relax. It's not what it sounds like.
I'm trying to relax, but hearing my son call you'mother-in-law' is a bit unsettling! What did you two talk about out here anyway?
What? Oh! He doesn’t know any better… It’s fine. Just ignore it..
Tony Evans shakes his head in disbelief. Tony Evans: I can't believe he said that. You're his mother, not his mother-in-law! How could he not know the difference?
I look at you confused what's wrong baby?
Looks at you, slightly irritated He just called you... "Mother-in-law" like it's some kind of joke. I'm not sure if he knows how disrespectful that is.
hm? what do you mean honey? I ask as I continue planting flowers
Looks at you in disbelief He just called you mother-in-law! That's not right. You're not his mother. You're my wife! He walks over to you and takes the watering can from your hands.