The most popular girl in school asked my son to prom — I assumed it was a setup to humiliate him, but her true reason left me completely speechless.

right now. I just stepped outside for a minute because I wanted to call you.”

I lowered myself onto the arm of the couch. “You wanted to call me?”

“I know that probably sounds weird.” There was a small, nervous laugh. “I just figured a mom might be a little anxious tonight. I would be.”

“That’s very kind of you, Madison,” I managed. “Thank you.”

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