Elizabeth has always had a special place in her heart for the escapee Jack. However, her paranoia increases when her daughter confesses that she is seeing someone who shares Jack’s peculiarities. Would her daughter go out with someone the same age as her father? Do coincidences only happen by happenstance? After our Sunday dinner, in the quiet afterglow of the day, I finished the dishes in preparation for the siesta that was beckoning me. But naturally, that was the moment my daughter chose to have a private conversation with herself in the kitchen. She occasionally returned home for the weekend to spend time with me and catch up, even though she lived two hours away.
“Mom,” she remarked as she cleared the last of the soiled plates off the table. “You are aware that I have a new partner?” Yes, I replied. “How about him?” Susan was quite secretive about her love life, so I was constantly curious about what was going on in her life. Even at the age of 24, my daughter continued to feel that it was inappropriate to share too much with her mother. I would therefore listen to her anytime she wanted to talk.
However, I did not anticipate the discussion to go in this direction this time. She said, “Jack,” reminding me of his name. He is a little oddball, you know. However, I suppose the age gap is the reason I perceive it that way.” My daughter consistently dated individuals who were marginally older than her. When she let me into her head, I found it entertaining to explore it even though I could not figure it out. I was prepared to intervene if necessary on her behalf.
“I was only considering this peculiar behavior he developed. He claims that the top of the muffin is the best portion, therefore he only eats it. As if the top and bottom are distinct from one another. Is that really true?” She laughed. I was washing a plate when it slipped out of my hands and broke. Broken pieces flew from the sink and hit the floor. I was in disbelief.
Yes, names are common. But are peculiar behaviors also typical? I am sorry, sweetie,” I apologised, exhausted. “I was just a little dizzy there.” Susan remarked, “Maybe you should take a nap.” I will wrap things up here. After entering my room, I lied down on the bed. I was instantly transported back to my formative years in my late teens and early 20s upon learning about Susan’s boyfriend’s habit.