We were both still tipsy and Mom was really tired so we went to bed early. I kissed her at the door and went to my room. I felt stupid that I didn't at least suggest that we sleep together. Of course I would have been crushed if she had said no.

The next morning when I came down, Mom had left me a note saying she had to go into the office to finish the sale and it might take most of the day. That was fine because I had to run some errands to get the fixings for dinner.

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Mom arrived home about four and I was...