This confession of hers was a bit of a white lie. While suspecting Edgar was cheating on her, she had no solid proof--yet. But regardless, one way or the other, their marriage, after twenty two years, was far from satisfying.
"Well f*****g Dad is crazy for cheating on you, Mom. Just crazy and stupid I mean really... I would never--" He cut himself off purposefully, refusing to finish his thought as he simply was worried she might find it creepy.
"What was you going to say honey? Go on finish your thought."
"Mom I can't. Its... I mean I shouldn't."
"But you have to. I feel in my heart what you were about to say is very important... so say it. Please sweetie. Share your secret with me and I will share a big dark secret of my own with you in return."
She reached out, twirling her fingers
