Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
After lunch, Mike and Sarena are saying goodbye, but Steve keeps honking his horn, irritating Mike. “I’m gonna kill him,” I said. “He’s one dead shegetz.” Sarena gave me a funny look. “Not heard that before.” “Like a shiksa, only male.” I made a rude gesture, causing my mother to…

Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Ma, Sarena and Chester meet up with Mike and the others for lunch. They go back to the same restaurant where they ate the night before. Angie asks if it’s awkward keeping kosher. Chester shrugged, spreading his hands. “Sometimes. I used to eat like anyone else. I even had ham…

Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Steve and Mike go outside so Steve can have a smoke. While there, Mike sees Miss Parker, who works there part time. He realizes, too late, that she has a crush on him. Mike calls Polly to let her know that surgery went well. Instead, he talks to Sarena who…

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Mike and Steve are bored, so they explore the hospital, locate the gift show and coffee shop, where they have a second breakfast and chat. “How did a nice New York City boy like you end up here?” He held out his arms to indicated the entire city. “Car trouble.”…

Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Not only do Chester and Ma join them for breakfast, Molly’s daughters arrive with the oldest daughter’s husband. I gave them a brief rundown on the events of the night. Not including the main event after I got home. Should I say, events? Five—yeah. . . . Okay, I’m pretty…

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Almost naked, Mike and Sarena are interrupted by Jessie knocking on the door. She’s very upset. Molly has had a heart attack. The ambulance takes Molly to the hospital and Mike gets dressed and follows. Molly has listed him as her next of kin. “You’re the son?” I put my…

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Mike can’t drive home quickly enough. They are barely in the door before they’re undressing one another. “Are you really here?” I whispered hoarsely. “You aren’t some amazing dream that’s going to heat me up and leave me in a sex starved puddle, are you?” “I’m standing here asking myself…

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Dinner with their parents goes well. Mike and Chester come to an understanding. Mike assures Sarena’s father he doesn’t want to hurt her in any way. He also points out that if Chester intends to lecture about the evils of premarital sex, he’d better not be having sex with Mike’s…

Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Mike and Sarena are both very attracted to one another. He finds her humor very in sync with his. We sat back down in the booth. Sarena sat so close, her thigh rubbed against mine the entire meal. It was incredibly distracting, but in a way that I hoped would…

Originally posted on Dellani Oakes:
Mike has finally met Sarena in person. Unfortunately, he doesn’t get a chance to kiss her because his mother hears him in the hall and comes out of her room. I set Sarena down with regret, so I could hug my mother. She kissed both cheeks, pinching them afterwards. I…