章 504: First Of Many

Eager to see where that extra mile will take me, she says… with a dash of wonder, a hint of optimism, and just a pinch of support in that pondering statement to me.

Talking was exhausting, I could see it in her eyes, even if she never shows it, and she'd already reached somewhat of a limit… I should let her rest.

"I'm gonna go now," I said, careful not to bounce the bed as I rose up to my feet. "Back to work…"

"Shame you can't stay and keep your mother company like you used to," She said with an overtly sorrowful sigh. "My darling son finally returns home, and I barely have the chance to spend any time with him."

Obviously, she was joking, but there's rarely ever any humor without a touch of truth, that smile of hers pretty much says it all.

"There aren't any new romance movies lately either," She remarked, genuinely disappointed now. "But maybe we could just rewatch a favorite if you're free."