Twenty-Six
WE GET BACK TO MOM’S house a few hours later to find Gladys making herself at home in the den. I mean, really at home. She has equipment set up on nearly every surface and a Hello Kitty sleeping bag on the couch. Thankfully, Mom agreed to stay one more night at Aunt Diana’s.
Though I had to pay a high price for persuading her.
“Well, if you’re sure, Tommy. I mean, I guess it’s OK, since that little crippled girl can act as a chaperone. Of course, it’s not like you could get into trouble with what’s happened to you down there and all. I guess it’s a good thing you’re not going to want children or anything. You know, maybe God knew this was going to happen and that’s why he let you become a priest.”
I am way too tired and sore to have this conversation, so I just say, “Ye
