“Oh, didn't know your dad was around."

“Yeah, Malcolm said that's why he was interested in me. He said most sons who get feelings for their mom it's because either their dad died, or ran off and left mom alone."

“Interesting.” I said, not liking that particular fact, or that in a way it made sense.

"Yup he said it's about being man of the house in every way."

“Brian, only listen to Malcolm so much, okay? He could get you in trouble." “I know never to say anything." He assured me.

“But anyway all that's not the real reason I won't tell her".

“What else is there?"

“I know my mom. If I admitted how I felt about her, how I wanted her she would feel like it was her fault, feel like she did something wrong." He shook his head, "I won't ever let her feel that way, I love her too much for that."

“Brian, your mom must be a hell of a woman to raise a son like you." I took his hand and squeezed it, “Seriously, that's so sweet."

“You have a son, Molly?" He asked, “Bet you do."

"No, I don't have any kids." I felt bad lying to him, but nice kid or not, he didn't need to know my personal business. Or dirty secret, I thought mockingly.

“Too bad." He smiled down at me, “You'd make a hell of a mother."

“Thank you."

He stared down at me and said, “I like that look on you."

“I'm wearing faded jeans and a sweatshirt." I looked down at my typical non work ensemble, “And my hair's up. Think I looked better before.”

"You looked great before, but this." He pointed to me, “It's a very mom look, my mom dresses like that." His phone beeped, “Oh, that's my alarm, I have to go; Malcolm has a cab coming to take me to the airport."

He leaned over and kissed my cheek, "Thank you again, Molly. I won't forget this."

“You don't have to." Malcolm said from the doorway, “You can watch it anytime you want, it will be uploaded by week's end." He laughed, "You can relive it as often as you want!"

“Right." Brian gave him an awkward grin, then with a last look my way, turned and walked out of the room.

“Molly Minx." Malcolm beamed, "My dear what I saw out there was pure magic!"

"Glad you're happy."

“Happy doesn't cover it! Molly that was absolutely amazing, the hottest fucking mom son scene I have ever seen and I'm betting others will agree." He whistled, “It blows away anything ever filmed on Loving Mothers and I think that's a top notch site."

“High praise indeed." I said in a neutral tone, hoping Dan was wrong and he wasn't going to go into more of his oedipal infatuation.

Seemingly unaware of my lack of enthusiasm, he continued.

“Powerful. I'd actually use that word, Molly. Brian was a wreck and I was thinking you and Dan we're right, but then you stepped in and you made that kid melt into you, he followed your lead and he owned it because you owned him."