Finally remember to text Alicia

Dan knew his mom wouldn't take too long. After being on his feet all day, stretching out on the bed sounded like a good idea. He stripped down to his boxers and a shirt before gently laying down on the air mattress. He checked his phone once to make sure the battery was still good and would last until morning before setting it down near the wall.

After thinking about it for a moment, he picked his phone up and scrolled through his contact list. Once he found Alicia's number, he clicked 'Text' by her name.

Dan: Hey, this is Dan. Just checking to see if you ever found the intimates bag for your laundry.

Dan waited for a minute, but no answer came. He reread his text and sighed. His text sounded lame. Just as he was about to put the phone down for the night, an alert beeped on his phone.

Alicia: I did, thank you :). Even used it earlier today. If you'd have asked yesterday, I needed an opinion on what I should wear to an awesome party. ;)

Dan: Damn! If you ever need an expert, I'll be sure to make time for you.

Alicia: Hah, I'll believe it when I see it.

Dan and Alicia texted back and forth for a few more minutes. He flirted a little but didn't over do it.

Alicia: Sorry to cut and run. I've got an early shift. Ew! Text me when you get a chance. Night!

Dan smiled and texted a ",good night and good luck," back just as his mother came out of the bathroom. She wore a towel on her head and the sleeping attire he'd seen the previous night. "Feel better?" he asked as he put his phone down.

"Yes," she smiled back and looked around. "There isn't really another surface other than the floor or the counter. I don't want to sit or stand," she mused.

"Laying down is fine," Dan answered as he sat up. "Where did you put the cards again?"

Ten minutes later, mother and son sat on the air mattress playing poker for candy. Dan was winning, but not by much. They both were eating from their 'money' piles. "Eh, raise you three more," Dan called with a shrug.

"No, way. I know that tell. You have something good. I'll fold," Laura laughed. She laughed harder when Dan snorted and smiled.

"You know me too well," he joked.

"I raised you. I should know when you're trying to be sneaky."

"Fair enough," Dan conceded with a shrug. "Call it a night?" he asked.

"I'll be up a little longer, but if you want to, go ahead."

"I'm honestly tired. If you don't mind," Dan questioned once more.

"Sleep, dear. I'll nod off soon enough."