The characters in this story are all 18 and up.
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One day, it all clicked.
My mom was a typical hard working mother. Her job was stressful, as was being a parent. She had a loving husband, but I wondered if the fire in their bedroom relationship was still there.
She had a best friend, Trish, who kept her together. Trish, my best friend's mother, and my mom were basically inseparable over the past few years. They planned my family parties together, always went to get their nails done and texted 24/7. Truly best friends.
I always had a thing for Trish. She was a bit heavyset, but it was something about the older woman/MILF aura that always made me tent at the sight of her. It was innocent. I never flirted harder than telling her that she looked pretty when she came over the house.
It was reasonable to believe that the heavyset Trish and her husband, Rich, were no longer sexual. It seemed like there was nothing to them sexually and it was evident. Rich was a good looking, cool guy, but it seemed like the woman he married was no longer the same woman in terms of looks or sex. I always wondered if Rich was looking for sex elsewhere.
On Sundays, Rich would take my friend and his sister to the football games. They would go early in the morning, tailgate and enjoy the game. It was an all day affair. Usually, with her husband gone on a nice Sunday morning, Trish would get her nails done with my mother. Today was no different.
Trish had picked my mom up that morning so that I could have the car. A couple minutes later, I took the car for a spin to get some bagels for my brother and I. I took the route that happened to go past Trish's house and I saw Trish's car in the driveway. I thought nothing of it, figuring they ran in to pick a coupon up or use the bathroom.
If you know anything about New York, Sunday morning bagel lines suck. I was at the shop for at least 30 minutes before I hopped back in the car to head home. Taking the same route, I was confused to see Trish's car still in the driveway.
Curious as can be, I dialed my mom's number. No answer. Dialed again.
Nothing.
Trish and Rich always leave their door open. Do I check inside? Would that freak them out?