"Working," came the monotone voice of her computer. "Analysis complete. At present the weapons of this ship could pierce the shields. Though it is est...mated that it would take approximately 31 minutes, 33 seconds. This is given that the shield power does not increase or a reprisal upon this vessel." The biggest true smile she'd had in quite some time appeared on her face. Ummmm she thought so the imbecile listened after all. This was going to be interesting very interesting indeed. "Computer. However, both times, I chickened out, convincing myself that I didn’t know her well enough to ask, but I think I knew that wasn’t the real reason. I was scared, but I wanted to pat Mom down.So it was that I entered the house both eager and afraid at the same time. Eager to trace Mom’s form again but this time more closely and slowly; and afraid of letting my excitement show sufficiently for Mom to notice and consequently suffering her disdain. Still, my fear couldn’t overcome my desire to touch. We left the restaurant arm-in-arm, and I was feeling better than I had in a long time. The retro cinema was showing “To Have and Have Not”, so on impulse we decided to catch the last showing. We sat in the back row and made out like teenagers, to the disapproving stares of our fellow patrons. I couldn’t tell if it was the age difference, the fact that we were having way more fun than they were, or both. I didn’t really care. All I knew was that I was getting handfuls of tit, and the hottest. I decided to see what reaction mild flirting would get me. 'Well, you have such great legs its hard not to stare'. 'What, me? Maybe when I was your age but I'm a lot older now... ' 'I don't care what your age is, you still have a great pair of sexy legs', I had never taken this tone with my mum before and was nervous on what her reaction would be. 'You're just saying that', she said smiling, 'but thank-you'. She placed her hand on my thigh and gave it an affectionate squeeze. Her hand stayed.