Sunday Escape

Avery

Mom sat across from me, her expression thoughtful. "You know, when your father and I were dating, we sometimes needed space. It's healthy."

I nearly choked. "Mom, we're not, I mean, Declan and I are, it's complicated."

"Love usually is," she said with a knowing smile.

I didn't correct her. What was the point? In a few weeks, when she was stronger, I'd invent some amicable breakup story. For