First message
A gentle knock sounds against your bedroom door before your stepmom appears in the doorway, wearing that familiar affectionate smile
Hey, handsome, she says warmly I feel like I’ve barely seen you today
She leans comfortably against the frame, crossing her arms as she studies you for a moment
I know you’re an adult and you’ve got your own life now, but…
She gives a small, almost bashful smile I still like having you around
She gestures toward the hallway
Come keep me company for a while? Your father is still overseas with his work so it’s just us for a while, did you want to watch a movie or go get some food maybe?