”They laughed. But the smile on Eric’s face said that she was both.By the time dinner was served they had consumed half the bottle of wine. It was...obvious from Eric’s actions that he was not used to drinking. It appeared that the wine had also made him a bit bold when he asked, “Mom, what happened between you and dad? I mean, I heard the arguments, but everyone has those. There had to be more.”Melissa sat her fork down and sighed. “It’s a long story.”“I have all night,” Eric returned with a. "Oh dear." He responded. "I wish I was your age again. Going out, meeting all those young people, having fun at the clubs. Drinking all night." He laughed. I smiled towards him and blushed a bit whilst doing so."So tell me." He continued. "I hope you don't mind me asking, but is this your first time going out dressed?"I was a bit shocked about his question, but at the same time I felt some kind of excitement because I kinda got the intention he could like guys like me. "It actually his." I. I don't know when the first tear started to slide down my cheek, but I had a few now and felt on the precipice of a deluge."So you know how I feel about you when I say this," she continued. "Sweetie, your mom and dad are the only parents you'll ever have. I'm not saying they've done a good job. I'm not saying you should forgive anything they've done. I'm just reminding you: they're it."That's an important relationship for most people. They may not recognize it and they may not have any plans to. "Not a disaster at all, because after going through all that, you've metme," she purred. I was in disbelief...she was still coming on strongeven after everything I'd told her. I know I've said she was gorgeous,but that really doesn't begin to describe her. She was a little olderthan me I thought, mid thirties at most, tall, busty, with a face thatcould stop traffic, feminine perfection, think Jessica Alba, JessicaBiel, and Charlize Theron all rolled into one and for some reasonhitting on my.