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possible to make sure she didn’t make any plans.
    Walking in the house I said in a loud voice, “Mom?”
    “In here.” She said from the kitchen.
    “I was just finishing this casserole before I went back to work. Janet asked me to cover her tonight; I thought we could use the money.” She said.
    She took the casserole dish and put it in the fridge.
    “Now remember, put it in for thirty minutes at four fifty.” She said.
    “I know, I know mom. Listen, I wanted to ask you if I can use the car tomorrow night.” I said.
    She stopped and looked at me. I wasn’t in the habit of borrowing the car on a Saturday night. I was usually studying or with Max, who has his own car.
    “Why?” She asked.
    I looked at her, unsure of how this was going to go. “I have a date.” I said.
    “A date, I didn’t know you were interested in anyone, with a girl?” She asked cautiously.
    “Yes! Why would you say that?” I asked.
    “Well, you spend all your time with Max and you have never seemed real interested in chasing girls. You are so into your school work.” She said.
    “Mom, I’m not gay. I just have been shy, that’s all.” I said embarrassed.
    “It’s okay if you were, I’d love you anyway. You’ll always be my son.” She said, showing support.
    “Mom, I’m not gay, I have a date with Sara Shindling. We are going out tomorrow, can I borrow the car?” I asked exasperated.
    “Of course honey. Just be careful. Treat her with respect. I know I’m an old lady, but girls like to be treated with respect, don’t forget that.” She said as she came over and gave me a big hug.
    “You grow up so fast. Dad would have loved to see you go off on your first date.” She said, holding back tears.
    “I know, mom. I would have loved to have him here to see it too. Who knows maybe he is watching, somehow.” I said.
    “Maybe.” She said, wiping her eyes with the palms of her hands.
    “I’m such a mess, look at me. I’m gonna go get cleaned up then leave for work. Love you honey. See you later.” She said.
    “Bye mom, thanks.” I said, ecstatic that I was going to have the car for tomorrow.
    I ran upstairs and sat on my bed. I thought about tomorrow night and all the things that could happen, never once thinking about what actually would happen.
    I leaned back and put my hands behind my head. I closed my eyes intent on a small rest. I just wanted to get a quick nap. I fell asleep dreaming of the night to come.
    My dreams were filled with strange images and animal desires. I saw myself running through a forest and chasing a deer. Taking the prey down and feasting on its viscera. Strength filled my limbs and strange smells came to me. Blood filled my mouth as I ate something else. Its heart still pumping as it died.
    Disjointed images came and went.
    Sounds of grunting and rutting came to me. Bestial feelings of need and desire swept over me. I had urges to do vile things. I felt as though I was an animal that had laid dormant for too long, loosened just long enough to make up for all the lost time.
    I awoke sweating and panting. I sat up and looked over at the bedside clock. It said four thirty. I had only slept for twenty minutes. I felt as though I had been here all night.
    I got up and slowly made my way downstairs. I saw a note on the table and went over to it. I picked it up and noticed the casserole dish in the sink, waiting to be washed. I looked down and read the note.
     
    I came home last night and you were asleep. Didn’t want to wake you. I am doing another shift tonight. I had someone from work give me a ride. The keys are on the table and I left you some money. Show her a good time tonight and be safe.
     
                                              Love you. Mom.
     
    What? I slept all night and day? If that was true then that meant I only had an hour and a half before I had to meet Sara.
    What the hell?
    I have never slept like that. Maybe it was a good omen.
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