I stood there and let him rant, figuring the last year had been pretty upsetting for him as much as his mom.

“My asshole father then blames my mother for his cheating saying she was a prude, she dressed like an old lady, and she wasn't a confident woman so she drove him to it; made her feel bad about herself."

“That's low, man."

"Yeah...when he left I did everything I could to get her out and to meet someone and to dress sexier. I know that's odd for a son to do, but I wanted her to see guys reactions to her and see she has a lot to offer in every way. She's smart and sweet and pretty, she needs to know guys see the pretty part. Her friends tried too, but nothing.”

“Where did she meet this guy?"

"A friend fixed her up, but surprised her so she couldn't say no.

He's a jerk, but...like I said maybe she gets back in the saddle then says "Hey I can do this" and move on."

"So I guess tonight is saddle time."

"Yeah, my ass needs to not be here, so good thing for work. But it's her birthday so I'm glad she won't be alone."

"Shit, I didn't even tell her happy birthday!"

"That's okay, tell her next time. I have to..." He stopped and slapped his head.

“Shit!

“What's wrong?"

"I'm so stupid!" He Laughed, "I'm thinking I'm broke because I put my money away for insurance, but I's not due until Next Friday."

"So you can lend it to me?"

"Yeah, but fuck!" He looked at his watch, "I have to go! Go in my room, in the top drawer of my desk there's an envelope, take fifty.”

"Thanks man!" I shook his hand, "You'll get it back!"

"I know and hey, do me favor?"

"What?"

"If you see my mother again...tell her she looks nice, don't be a perv, but tell her happy birthday and how beautiful she is."

"Odd request, but sure!" I laughed, “I won't be lying!"

"Keep it in your shorts and just be nice to my mom, she could use teh

Dave left the house and as I headed down the hall to his room I thought I would like nothing more than to be 'nice' to his sweet and sexy mom.

I hurried into Dave's room and looking in his desk found the envelope and removed the fifty dollars. Closing the drawer I looked at the small digital clock on his desk and frowned, it was close to seven. Kim went out Friday nights with her friends and if I wanted to catch her at home, my ass needed to get moving.

I exited his room and stopped in my tracks when I saw Robin walked away from me towards the living room. She was on her cell and I stayed where I was, taking advantage of being able to stare at her legs again.

“Ralph, what do you mean, you're not coming? ALL week you said you were coming over!"

Uh-oh, I thought and silently padded down the hallway. I didn't want her to see me, but didn't want to get caught lurking in the hallway either if she turned around.

“But...but honey, it's my birthday!" She was getting upset and I felt my stomach sink.

She turned the corner to go into the living room and I quickly reached the end and waited for a chance to bolt out the door so she wouldn't know I had heard anything.

“Ralph, please...I...I bought something new and...and fun." She paused, "Yes, that kind of fun I...I know I've been kind of shy, but its my birthday and I thought I could give you a gift too."