Waiting
He chose to hold off. Perhaps he could solve this problem without involving Annie. He had to come up with a fresh strategy. However, his mother was the last person he needed to speak with. She was the one who could provide insight into what was going on. A few days later, Thad was seated at his mother’s kitchen table, where she had cooked him innumerable meals over the years.
Unaware Of What Was About To Happen
His fears were not much eased by the familiarity of the scene. Unaware of the conflict simmering in her son’s mind, his mother hurried around the kitchen making a cup of tea. Thad felt a lump form in his throat. He didn’t want to have to face her, but he had no other option. He readied himself. With hesitation, Thad said, “Mom, do you have time to talk?His mother turned to face him, taken aback by the gravity of his speech.