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Vignettes - 7. Fear

“Don’t get yourself in such a state!” He was almost chuckling, but it didn’t do anything at all to calm me. He was driving us to introduce me to his mother for gosh sakes! I’ve never been this nervous before in my life ...in my entire life! I’m glad it wasn’t me behind the wheel, or we’d be dead by now for sure.

“I told you how accepting she was when I came out to her at 16! You’re not going to be met by rabid villagers with pitchforks and torches. Relax!” My sweetie was trying, but it wasn’t doing any good. My legs were like jelly and shaking, my fists have been clenched so long they’re white and I think my lunch is on the UP elevator already!

“All she wants to do is get to know you a little. I talk to her about you all the time. She’s really looking forward to this. I guarantee you’ll love my mother’s cooking too. Now take some deep breaths.”

I stared blankly at the passing landscape. I must have hypnotized myself because I lost track of time, but my body was still in fight or flight mode. I became aware of city streets and waiting for signals and stop signs. Then we were waiting at one for an awfully long time when I realized why. He had stopped!! OMG we’re here! OMG OMG OMG!

He had to unbuckle my seatbelt and pull me out of the passenger seat, propelling me toward the long sleepy porch of a very comfortable looking house. All my nervousness vanished in an instant, though, when the front screen door squeaked open and a friendly smile greeted me. She immediately enveloped my body in a warm hug saying, “I finally get to meet you Miles! What a pleasure.”

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Parker Owens

Oh, how wonderful! We finally get an internal description of what happens inside the unflappable Miles. And why would he have reason to be nervous? None whatever, but that first introduction is enough to make cowards of us all. Really, really nice to see Ian as the strong one this time. Thanks for this, and hope Ian and Miles let us see a little more of their lives one day.

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ColumbusGuy

Whoa--that's a real surprise! So different from what I was thinking at the beginning...but it works so well.
Can't wait for the next one!

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Lisa

I had to read that last sentence over about five times before I realized 'Miles' wasn't a typo! lol I thought for sure it was Ian narrating!!

 

Good to see Miles nervous for a change! lol

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Mikiesboy

Mmmm, nice. Frankly I'm not so sure I believe Miles would be that upset and Ian suddenly so confident. However, thats me and doesn't take away for this well written snapshot of their lives.
Nicely written.
tim

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skinnydragon
On 10/19/2015 04:02 AM, Parker Owens said:

Oh, how wonderful! We finally get an internal description of what happens inside the unflappable Miles. And why would he have reason to be nervous? None whatever, but that first introduction is enough to make cowards of us all. Really, really nice to see Ian as the strong one this time. Thanks for this, and hope Ian and Miles let us see a little more of their lives one day.

Thanks Parker!

We've been analyzing poor Ian so much, I thought Miles needed a turn. I guess meeting Ian's mother was a little out of his wheelhouse. :)

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skinnydragon
On 10/19/2015 04:04 AM, ColumbusGuy said:

Whoa--that's a real surprise! So different from what I was thinking at the beginning...but it works so well.

Can't wait for the next one!

Thanks CG!

Yes I guess Miles IS human after all. :)

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skinnydragon
On 10/19/2015 04:24 AM, Lisa said:

I had to read that last sentence over about five times before I realized 'Miles' wasn't a typo! lol I thought for sure it was Ian narrating!!

 

Good to see Miles nervous for a change! lol

Hi Lisa!

This was fun putting the shoe on the other foot, so to speak ...hehe

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skinnydragon
On 10/19/2015 04:47 AM, Mikiesboy said:

Mmmm, nice. Frankly I'm not so sure I believe Miles would be that upset and Ian suddenly so confident. However, thats me and doesn't take away for this well written snapshot of their lives.

Nicely written.

tim

Hey Tim!

I'm not so sure either, but who knows, maybe he has motherinlawphobia. ;) Anyway, it was fun writing.

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AC Benus

Another sort of trip down memory lane for me reading this – it is a very stressful occasion to meet 'the mom.' I think you did it well, and I love the adjective of sleepy when applied to a front porch – that's very nice.

Good job once again!

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On 10/23/2015 06:56 AM, AC Benus said:

Another sort of trip down memory lane for me reading this – it is a very stressful occasion to meet 'the mom.' I think you did it well, and I love the adjective of sleepy when applied to a front porch – that's very nice.

 

Good job once again!

Thanks AC!

Hmmm Thankfully I've only had to meet a mom ONCE! But it was a bit traumatic. :)

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Defiance19

You had me fooled. Miles, nervous? So wasn't expecting that, but it is nice to know that he has his moments. Meeting parents will do that to you too!
Well done SkinnyD!

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skinnydragon
On 10/30/2015 09:36 AM, Defiance19 said:

You had me fooled. Miles, nervous? So wasn't expecting that, but it is nice to know that he has his moments. Meeting parents will do that to you too!

Well done SkinnyD!

Oh hey! You're back! Hope everything's fine.

 

Yeah ...I had to get Miles in a little. hehe

 

Only 3 more Vignettes to go before we give the boys their privacy.

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Headstall

You through me for a loop there, buddy... that's not nice lol. I thought I'd mixed their names up in my head... well done... cheers... Gary...

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skinnydragon
On 12/05/2015 06:47 PM, glitteryantlers said:

Hahhaha, I tought it is the other way around! Meeting the 'rents is not so funny for cool Miles :-P

Thanks!

Yes it was sort of a turn around!

I think those meetings are always stressful for anybody :)

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