Charlotte didn't sleep with us every night as occasionally she had a long night of studying and wanted a night alone. It gave Caroline and I time alone. We'd normally make love and then enjoy some pillow talk, whether discussing serious topics on our minds, or we'd laugh and joke around.

"Mark, I need to suggest something."

"Shoot."

"You need to take my mother out on a date and spend the night with her."

"Has she asked about it?"

"No, it's something Jessica and I have been discussing. Would you be willing to do that?"

"What does your mother think?"

"We haven't discussed it with her yet. I wanted to...