"Good afternoon, son," the light brown she-kat said smiling as she poured a cup of coffee for her son who'd just gotten up.
Showered and ready for the day, Ulysses smiled, giving her a gentle kiss on the cheek as he took the cup and sat down at the table. "Thanks, mom!"
She set a plate that was a mix of breakfast and lunch before her son then took a seat across the table from him. "How was work last night," she asked casually, sipping her tea.
He grinned from ear to ear as he took a huge bite of his toast. "It was fantastic. Mr. Sheron complimented me on the new act Chance and I performed for the first time last night. Now I have to find a way to top it. We made a lot of cash, best haul I've made since I started," he said proudly. "I planned on taking Sherry to the store to get that coat she's been wanting and if you'll write up a list, I'll go to the grocery store and don't stint. Anything you think we need that we've put off getting, put on the list."
She cocked her head at him and frowned just a little. "Ulysses, you're sure......"
"Definitely! I also have this month's rent as well, so don't worry. We're good!"
A smile of relief bloomed on her face. "That is good news, son. I may find your job a bit strange but I can't deny it makes you happy and brings in good money," she said shaking her head.
"Yeah, I know. Much better than that crap job I had before."
His mother had to agree that was true. She watched him put away his meal with quick efficiency. She was happy for him and they'd been far better off since he'd taken that job. But, she wished he'd find a lover. It wasn't good for him to be so focused on just her and Sherry. He deserved to have someone who loved him as a mate would.
She'd once hoped that would have been a she-kat but had since learned that wasn't fated to be. So now all she wanted was for him to be happy. With this new job, she hoped he would meet someone good. She would pray it happened soon.
He should be rewarded for being such a good son.