Warrior's Farewell
The Yuletide Masquerade dance had been more fun than I expected, even for my son Tom who'd drawn the short straw as designated driver, on a promise of a bottle of Laphroaig single malt whisky, his favorite, as a consolation. Or could it be that we'd tricked - um, 'persuaded' – him, because he had the loan of a seven-seat Land Rover station wagon? Whatever, my brother Bob, his wife Joan and daughter Louise, my sister Jean and her daughter Claire, and me and Tom, we'd all fitted in. I was glad it was the Land Rover Tom was driving, because the snow was getting thicker, the plows were somewhere else, and when we came out of the Lodge where the dance was held, it was close to midnight.
We managed to get through to Bob and Joan's place without any problems, and dropped him, Joan and Louise. They would probably be tucked up in bed before Tom and I got home, lucky dogs. Tom planned to drop me next, so that I could turn the heating up for us, and our place would be toasty-warm by the time he got back after dropping Jean and Claire. I was glad about that, as I needed time to think. To think about Tom, and the erection I'd felt pressing against me as we danced a last slow dance together. I guess I had to blame myself a little, as I'd pulled him close to me as we danced, my arms around his waist, his around my shoulders, my face against his chest, smelling his male musk, hearing his whispered 'I love you, Mom'.
The flashing red-and-blue lights were the first indication that plans might need to be changed, as the police cars were located just where the turn-off for home was. They formed a road block and Tom pulled to a halt. One of the officers came over as Tom lowered the driver-side window.
"What's the problem, officer?" he asked.
The patrolman grimaced. "Road's blocked, I'm afraid. Truck skidded on the snow at Tyler Bridge. We can't get a tow truck out before morning."
"No way we can get through?"
He shook his head. "Sorry, not even with four-wheel drive. You live along there?"
"Yeah. About a mile past the bridge."
"You'd have a forty mile detour to get home, and word is the snow's even worse on that side of the river. Guess you're going to have to sleep somewhere else tonight. Sorry." He shrugged, and turned away to another vehicle which had pulled in behind us. Tom pulled away and headed towards the apartment block where Jean and Claire lived.
"Guess it's your place next stop, Aunt Jean," said Tom.
"Guess so, hon. I reckon you two will just have to stay with us tonight," said Jean.
"But you only have the two bedrooms," I said.
"No problem. My bed's a king-size, Claire's is a double. I guess we both like room to wriggle. We can double up. Heck, it's only one night. Probably."
"Are you sure?" Doubling up meant sharing, so who would want to share a bed with me. My pussy pulsed, startling me, but I knew the answer. Tom. Did I dare?
"Of course, sis," said Jean.
"Tom?" I said, "Are you okay sharing with me?" Hey! I even sounded normal to myself. If he hesitated I didn't notice.
"Sure thing, Mom, if it's okay with you?"
"Of course it is." I turned to my sister in the seat behind me, but she forestalled me.
"Yes, Sarah, I can loan you a nightdress, and I think there may be a pair of Tony's pyjamas for you, Tom."
"Great! Aunt Jean, we're almost there. Where do I park?"
"Go around back, where the garages are. There's a space beside them you can use," she said.
I was glad the Land Rover is a big, solid, four-wheel-drive vehicle because the sideways slip when we turned scared me for a moment. Nothing untoward happened, though, and five minutes later we were shedding outdoor clothes in Jean and Claire's apartment. Nice and warm, as she'd sensibly left the heating on manual instead of timed.
"Anyone want a coffee or anything?" said Jean as the four of us relaxed in the living room. "Although, thinking about it, you might want something a little harder, Tom?"
He grinned. "Scotch on the rocks would be great, Aunt Jean. Just a small one, though."
"Small Scotch coming up. Anything for you, Sarah?"
"Same for me, please," I said. I might need a little Dutch courage!
We sat for a little while with our drinks, just chatting. I was a little unfocussed, as I was thinking about Tom, and didn't realize at first that Jean was speaking. I gestured apology.
"Sorry, sis, miles away. Yes? You were saying?"
She grinned. "I was saying that maybe all three of us women will fit in my bed, and give Tom a chance to get some rest."
My first, shocking, reaction was disappointment. God! Did I really want to sleep – and I knew it wouldn't just be sleep, but have sex - with my son? I forced that thought deep and managed a smile.
"It's okay, it's only one night. I guess Tom and I, we'll manage, won't we, son? Anyhow, only two in a bed gives the other one a bit more wiggling room."
"Sure thing, Mom. Like you say, it's only one night." He laughed. "And it's well after midnight now, so maybe we should be thinking of getting to bed. We still have to get home in the morning."
"If you're sure," said Jean, "I'll get you those night things. You're okay for a bathroom, because Claire has a shower and toilet of her own. You two use that, and Claire and I will use the main bathroom." She stood. "Back in a moment."
Five minutes later, goodnight hugs and kisses given and received, nightdress and pyjamas – and spare toothbrushes! - duly delivered, I ushered Tom into Claire's bedroom.
"You get washed and ready, son. I'll just be a moment. Your Aunt Jean wants a word with me.
"Sure thing, Mom."
Jean was waiting in the living-room, alone. Claire must have been in the bedroom. Jean had her big-sister face on, but she smiled, and her touch on my arm was gentle.
"Relax, sweetie." Her gaze held mine. "I have to ask, are you gonna fuck him?"
My first reaction was denial, then panic, but it was acceptance that finally predominated. I shrugged helplessly.
"I don't know. Hell, Jean, he's my son! It would be incest!"
"It would be love, Sarah, and we both know it. He wants you. Anyone seeing the two of you when you don't think anyone is watching can tell that. His eyes never leave you, and he had an erection when the two of you came off the dance floor after that last slow number."
I laughed. Short, a little wry. "I know. It was pressing against me when we danced."
"Feel good?"
"Yes, damn it!"