Rowan “It’s Mrs. Merrick. The original.” Mom says eyeing my wife up and down.“And it’s my boat son, why would I not be on it. Come give your mother a kiss.” I step around my wife totally confused. This is not how I wanted them to meet. “Mom, no I mean you said you would arrive tomorrow. Remember when we spoke earlier today and I said, yes mom tomorrow for dinner?” I ask her as she waves me off. “Oh, I was free so I decided to see you now. I could not wait to meet the woman who actually got you down the aisle. I mean it was an aisle, right? I wasn’t invited so I have to imagine. Did you at least record it for me dear?” Mom asks laying the guilt on thick. “Mom, it was just a spur of the moment thing.” I tell her. “I swear we meant no harm.” “Just wait until you have children and they go get married and don’t invite you. Especially if it is your only child.” Mom looks at me with hurt in her eyes. “Then you will know what I mean. “Mom, this is Selene. S
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