I got home to an empty house, as usual. Well I guess it was a Saturday afternoon, why would anyone be there. Mom should be home soon from work though. I decided to go get a little sleep before I had to get ready for tonight.

I woke up and heard the TV on downstairs. Well someone is home. I walked down the stairs and saw my mom and dad both watching reruns of America’s Next Top Model. Yes, they seriously love the show. It scares me a little.

“Hello parentals.” I said as I sat down in the recliner.

“Spencer, I thought you were at a friend’s house.”

“I was but I came home a couple hours ago. I uh…have a uh…date tonight.” I tried to get this out without them noticing what I said but it didn’t work. My mom’s face changed to excitement the second I said date.

“And who might this young lady be? We are going to meet her first, right? Wait is that who you stayed with last night? Spencer I thought we talked about this, I want to meet your girlfriends…”

“Mom, we aren’t together. Not yet anyway. Her name is Ashley and she just moved here. Yes I stayed there last night but not like intentionally, it’s a long story. And I mean I guess I could bring her over here if I have to.”

“You have to.” My mom, satisfied for now with my answers, went back to her TV show. I just rolled my eyes and dad smiled at me with understanding. Mom always got like this about girls. My mom, ironically, was thrilled when she found out I was gay. I expected her to throw my girlfriend out by her hair or something, but she loved the idea. Her exact words were, and I quote, “Now it’s like I get two daughters!” She was so excited. My dad didn’t seem to care either way, he just wanted me happy. But we both were shocked with mom’s reaction. She came from a devout catholic family and it surprised us both when she didn’t mind my being gay.

I watched TV for a few more minutes then went upstairs to get ready for tonight. I decided to take another shower and curl my hair, which I only did for special occasions. As I was curling my hair mom walked in and sat on the edge of my bed.