I'm an asshole

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I don't know what the hell I was thinking. I broke down and told Mom about the woman who wrote me claiming to be the product of Tobias's first marriage. I showed her the letter, then she went into her room and hasn't come out since. The door's locked and when I knock on it, she just tells me she needs a moment alone.

I called Ann and Helene to come over, but they were both busy. I was going to call some of her other friends, but I don't know if they know about Dad's first marriage. So, I called Pete. He's on his way.

Update: She let Pete in there to talk to her, but he locked the door behind him. At least I know she'll be okay if he's in there with her, but what kind of damage have I done?

Comments

[ex-will-port106.livejournal.com]

How long did it take her to be okay? Or is she even okay? Maybe I should have waited to know for sure that the woman making the claim isn't some nut. I'm so stupid doing this so close to the holidays.

[lt-wes-janson.livejournal.com]

She's dealing, but it'll take her a bit of time to get used to the idea. You shouldn't worry too much about it though, mothers tend to be a lot tougher than they let on. Besides, it's better that you told her now, rather than having her find out in some other way.

[ex-will-port106.livejournal.com]

I hadn't thought about that, but it does make sense. She'd have been really hurt if I kept everything from her. I guess I don't have any choice but to do a DNA test now. If the woman's a nut, no harm done? Maybe?

[lt-wes-janson.livejournal.com]

Maybe, but even if this woman isn't a nut, I'm sure that everything will work out for both you and your mom. She loves you, and nothing your dad ever did is going to change that fact.

[ex-will-port106.livejournal.com]

Yeah... You're right. I'm going to try and be patient and talk to her when she's ready. It's just weird that she went all quiet. My mother's never like that with me.

[lt-wes-janson.livejournal.com]

Yeah, mine wasn't either, but maybe that's why she went to be alone for a while. My mom for instance hates it when I see her upset, especially if she thinks it will make me feel guilty or something. She might not be upset with me, but it doesn't really matter. To her, upset is upset.

[ex-will-port106.livejournal.com]

That makes sense. Mom has always tried to hide that from me and I guess she just couldn't fake being okay right now. I'll give her some time.