"Hey mom." I hug her. I call her mom or Martha depending upon my mood. She is cool enough to be okay with both.
The house looks already looks pretty amazing even though the surprise party is like two days away.
"Hi Angie." She hugs me tight and I am almost in tears again.
"The place looks pretty amazing, you know?" I smile genuinely.
"Do you think Ted's gonna like it?" She asks like a high school teenager.
"I'm pretty sure he's gonna love it!" I say excitedly. "Where is he anyway?"
"On a fishing trip with his friends. He'll be back by his birthday."
"Cool. Tell me what can I help you with?" I ask, hoping to get some work to help me take my mind off the crappy Rachael.
"Will you bake his birthday cake?" She asks hopefully.
"Oh Martha! You know I'd love to!" I kiss her on the cheek
