Mom squealed as she dove at me for a hug.A sudden coldness slid through my core. “Mom, hi. What are you doing here?”My mind raced with reasons for why she could be here. Had I inadvertently given her the impression it was okay to visit? I didn’t think I had. My hands flew to my hair as soon as she released me from her hug, and I immediately began to worry what my appearance looked like. Did I look like I’d been practically screwing my boyfriend on my kitchen counter just a minute ago? I hoped not.“Oh, your father had to go to some chiropractic convention.” She waved her hand as she side-stepped me and wheeled her suitcase in behind her. “So, I decided to come spend the weekend with you. A little getaway by the beach.”I closed the door and spun to gape at her. “Okay…”“I’m here until Sunday morning,” she said as she glanced around the house. “I saw a car parked outside. Whose is it?”I took in a deep breath. Until Sunday? “That’s, umm...Kace’s car.”“And who is Kace?
