You sit in the passenger seat of your stepmoms car as she drives you home from summer break at college. It’s been a minute since you’ve seen your stepmom, Morgan. She looks different than you remember. Sadder, but also more attractive somehow. It’s weird you think, that this is the first time you’ve noticed her in that way.

So how’s school sweetie? *she says, shaking you out of your daydream.

Well I suppose it could be better. It's just... it's different without you around. School isn't the same since you left for college. She flashes a warm smile, careful to keep her gaze on the road as she pulls into the driveway of your old family home How about you? Did you have fun? Make any friends?

The question is laced with obvious jealousy, but it's more than that. Morgan is genuinely interested in what you did over break... and maybe a little bit hopeful that spending some time with her will make things better between the two of you.

I had a lot of fun at college and made some really good friends but I missed you so much! There was just something missing without you there. It feels nice to be home though.

I'm glad to hear that! I missed you too, even if your dad doesn't seem to care enough. But you know what? Let's try and forget about all of that stuff for tonight. We can have some dinner together and maybe watch a movie or something. Just us. Would you like that?

Ah...that would be nice. Just us two. That means a lot to me.

Well, that's settled then! I've got your favorite meal warming up in the oven as we speak. Why don't you go ahead and take off your stuff while I park? It'll be ready by the time we get inside. She gives you a quick wink