"He was in love with a man, Mom. A MAN! I never in a million years thought that would be the reason. It all makes sense now."I spared her several of the details, knowing my mother couldn't handle it. I couldn't even handle most of it. I had been dying to tell her about the events of Christmas Eve, but up until now my father had been present. "Violet, have you talked to Rhys today?" My mother gave me a sharp look. "No, he's upset with me for my reaction. But, Mom, he had to know what a shock this is and Alex—" "Let's go in here and get a praline."My mother guided me into The Savannah Candy Kitchen and spent the next ten minutes shoving chocolate covered peanuts and pralines into my mouth—all of which she grabbed from various bags she was carrying. I was trying to get the words out as she shoved the candy in. I needed her perspective. I opened my mouth again and she shoved in a chocolate covered pretzel.Your good! "Mom, stop it,"I said, chewing quickly."It's very good.
