"Did your mom invite me?" she asked incredulously. "How does she know me?"

"Obviously I told her. Didn't I mention I took my parents' permission before coming here?" he reminded her.

"Oh yes, you told me," she said, feeling bad that she had forgotten.

"In that case, I'll be glad to go," she said with a smile. Stuart was relieved that she agreed. He couldn't believe his luck. His ma was right after all. He never knew that she would agree so easily.

"Thanks, I'll inform ma," he said with a grin.

They ate while he told her about his plans about taking up a job. Two of the companies...