But as time went on, these friends all became grandmothers, while Sharon Ennis was still worrying about her youngest son's future. Eventually, she grew reluctant to go out for tea and chat with them.
She couldn't stand hearing her friends brag about their grandchildren day after day.
'That boy, Elliot, just wasn't making any effort. I don't know what he's busy with all day, he won't even find a girlfriend.'
She, his own mother, was even the last to find out that Elliot had been taking his wife around and introducing her to people.
Sharon Ennis was beyond furious. As soon as she found out, she called immediately, demanding he bring his daughter-in-law home.
Elliot didn't say much on the phone, only giving her Georgia Thorne's name.
Sharon Ennis didn't think any more of it, her heart bursting with joy. "Why are you still calling me 'ma'am'? You should call me Mom!"
Georgia Thorne had witnessed Sharon Ennis's enthusiasm before, but 'isn't calling her 'Mom' a bit too soon?'
