Mommy’s Boarder
A wannabe mommy takes care her roommate.
“Mommy?” “Hmm. Yes, Muffin?” “I have a stiffy.” “You always have a stiffy, Muffin.” I couldn’t focus on the alarm clock. “What time is it, Michael?” “I dunno.” The digits got less fuzzy when I squinted—4:12. “You couldn't wait? We have to get up soon anyway to go to work.” “It's really stiff,” he whined. I sighed. How could I say no, especially after all of the time, the years, that I had devoted to getting us here? “Okay...