I don't know how far away he was parked. They could have talked some in the car before Mom came home. I was beginning to wonder if they just kept on going when I heard the garage door go up.

Mom kept it casual. She didn't show any embarrassment or guilt. She asked how was my day at school and if I had any homework I needed help with.

I told her straight out. Maybe it was the compromised position, but she nodded and agreed that I had done the right thing by smashing Tommy Perkins in the face. I even said "Cunt" right it front of her and Mom...