"I see you didn't know," Mom says, unperturbed.
"Yes, dear, after our date, we... well, your brother is quite the gentleman, and I should have stopped, but I couldn't help myself. I didn't know that he would try to get you in bed, too. I'm sorry for the part I played in that, dear, especially with your preferences in women."
"But, mom," my sister shoots back, "we started the night we found dad cheating on you, so it isn't your fault! I seduced him that afternoon."
My Mom looks back and forth between us, and I nod that it's true. I'm not sure if I should be relieved that Loveth revealed our prior activity or worry that it will hurt our mother more.
"Well, I feel a little better about that. I dunno, less guilty I guess." She drills me with her eyes again.
"Nick, I've wanted to talk to you about that night, but haven't had the chance. I guess since all of our secrets are out, now is as good a time as any, though most of what I'd thought is obsolete now."
