Page 122 of Floored By Love

And now I’m imagining Cam at a nude resort.

“You used to post that on Instagram all the time, Lucas.”

I guess I had forgotten. I hadn’t realized she paid that close attention.

“What was it called again? Happy Cheeks?”

“Oh jeez, Mom.”

“Keep going, Mrs. Rivera. I don’t get to see Luke embarrassed often.”

I shot Cam eye daggers, but couldn’t help the smile.

“No, no, no. I don’t want to make my little boy uncomfortable.”

“Little boy? I’m twenty-three.”

“Well, I’m sure Heather will understand, but you’ll always be my little boy.”

The rest of lunch passed with no more embarrassment. I admit it was like a switch had flipped, and I wasn’t complaining. This was the mother I had always wanted. I was afraid of what happened when she went back to New York. While she said there wasn’t a divorce on the horizon, I knew my dad wouldn’t be pleased with her trip to London.

Would he try to convince her to push me away? Or would he change his mind and end their marriage? That would split the business, and it would look bad to their social circle. Maybe she’d convince him to change?

Forget it. Just enjoy it while you can and hope for the best.

There wasn’t a point in worrying about something out of my control. I had Cam and Heather, Noah and Shane, and a plan for the rest of the summer.

“How are you feeling?” Cam asked.

We were in a taxi on our way to meet Graham and Jake for drinks and dinner.

“I’m good, I think.” I scratched my head and pushed my hair back out of my eyes. “It was certainly a surprise. Completely unexpected. But I believe her. I think she had second thoughts, and it’s not surprising that my dad didn’t agree with her. Even if he did, he needs things to be his idea.”

“Maybe he’ll come around?”

“I won’t hold my breath, but I guess it’s always possible.”

Cam’s phone buzzed. “Sorry,” he said, reaching into his pocket. “They’re there. They got a table already.”

“Did you tell them-”

“We’re on our way?”

I nodded.

“I did.” Cam held his hand out, palm up on the seat. I grabbed it with mine and held him until we reached the restaurant.

“So, Cam, how does it feel to be out to the world?” Graham asked.

“It feels different, but good. I mostly like just not having to hide this.” Cam leaned over for a kiss, and I gave him a quick peck.

“That was certainly one way to announce it,” Jake said.

Cam shrugged. “I just went with the moment.”

Jake smiled and said, “That’s so romantic,” before Graham asked, “When did you get back together? If you don’t mind me asking.”

Cam and I went back and forth explaining the entire story, while Jake and Graham interrupted a few times to ask questions.