I pressed send and made sure my phone was on silent. I knew they would be stewing over my comment all night. Let them stew, I told myself. After all, they wanted this for me.

Jason sat down on the side of my bed and pulled me closer to him. He smiled and said, "Let me take care of you tonight, mom. This is for you." He reached for the bottom of my shirt, grasping it in both hands. He lifted quickly, and I raised my arms for him so he could get it off. I was wearing a simple white bra, not expecting to be doing this tonight, but...