131. Doubts

Rocco was feeling excited but he also worried. He wanted what Dee was opening up in their relationship, but insecurities were clawing up to the surface. And whenever he felt insecure, it was in his nature to call his mom or dad. Basically whoever answers their phones, first. And today it was his mom.

"My sweet darling boy, what can I tell you to make you feel better this fine afternoon?"

"Hi Mom, I missed you too. Thank you for asking but I'm good. Healthy. I can hear that you are too, and since there's no urgent call from the hospital I assumed Dad is awesome as well."

She laughed from the other line. This was the usual talk he had with his parents whenever he called. Yes, he should've checked in more often. But they know their son very well, and it's not like they live across the country. They were an hour away, if Rocco didn't work far and the commute was easy the man would never leave the nest. Rocco was one of the lucky ones who had loving and understanding parents.

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