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“We’re only getting to know each other” She clears her throat “In fact, he’d very much like to meet you and Alex when you come for Christmas”

I take a deep breath “About that… We may not be back before Christmas after all”

There’s abreak fro wrong?”

Crossing ers, I say, “Not at all Alex is just very busy with some projects here, and I don’t want to return to New York on my own”

“Ah Well, don’t worry about it, honey I co my future son-in-law”

I cringe “Mom”

“He’s serious about you, Katie Anyone can see that”

“Do you need anything?” I ask, eager to change the subject “Snacks? Toiletries? I can arrange for an internet delivery”

“That’s sweet of you, but I have everything I need”

“Okay Let e to Alex if you’re running short on so”

“Will do I miss you, honey”