"Mum," I jump up startled.

Ashley sits up acting like she didn't just have her tongue down my throat.

"Spence." My mother said hesitantly.

I don't know who was more embarrassed me or her.

"I'm sorry before." My mum said, not moving from where she was.

"Baby," I turn to Ashley. "I think I need to talk to my mother."

"No worries Spence." She got up and walked past me.

I was saddened that she didn't give me a kiss before she left – but I guess I understand.

"Mrs Carlin?" She looked at my mum. "May I?"

I stood there confused. My mum must have known what she was talking about since she nodded.

"Thank you."

I knew what she asked about as soon as she strode back up to me and kissed me goodbye.

"Thank you Ashley." I whisper as she holds me in a hug.

"No problem babe. I'll call you tonight."

She walked past my mum and out the door.

"Goodbye Mrs Carlin."

"Bye Ashley; and please call me Paula

I sat down on my bed. My mum came in and she was hesitant to sit on my bed.

I laughed. "Mum. It's not contaminated. Ashley and I didn't do it on this bed yet."

My mum's eyes widened but she smiled in relief and sat down.

"Wait, what? Have you done it?" My mother asked shocked.

"Mum, relax; and I'm not having this conversation with you!" I blush.

"Spencer." My mother began to talk. "Your dad is right. You should be able to love whoever you want. I like Ashley. I think she's good for you. I'm sorry I acted like I did. I think it's wonderful you could tell me. I think it's wonderful that you have someone who loves you as much as Ashley does and that's obvious."

"I really am lucky to have her mum."

"I know sweetheart. I just try to protect you and I guess I don't want you to be against the church teachings, but then again, you love her and she loves you, so I think that's its right. Regardless of how my church friends are going to think of me once I tell them I support homosexuals and that I have a gay daughter, whom I am very proud of and that she has an amazing girlfriend who respects her."

I smile at my mother who's come a long way. "You are really going to tell them about me?"

"Yes honey, I'm proud that you can be out without fear now."

"Thanks mum." I leant in to hug her.

"So is Ashley still okay about being a bridesmaid?" My mum asked.

I think about what Ashley said and felt sad again about her going on tour. But now with the support of my parents I will be able to talk with Ashley on the phone.

"Yes mum, Ashley's fine with it."