Norman sat in the lounge with the family, slightly traumatised, but otherwise none the worse for wear. His father sat in the single chair, as far away from him as possible as he could get,his mother in the easy recliner, and Carter on the sofa next to him. Anna and the kids were upstairs, asleep in the kingsize, which Norman and Carter hadn't thought they'd need, due to the fact the car was supposed to be fixed today. It wasn't.
Jayden became aware that his Mom was speaking to him.
"Okay dear? The pillows, duvet, and duvet cover are in the corner, you'll have to pump up the air bed. We'll clear off in a bit and leave you to sleep, but your father and I just want to watch this DVD Jackie and Glenn lent us last time they came round. 'That Mitchell and Webb Look' – they got it from England in their trip around the world." Norman nodded, half in a trance.
"Okay Mom."
Linda wheeled herself over to the DVD player and inserted the disk. The television flickered, and a Victorian room showed up on the gogglebox, to the sounds of Electric Six, and a song that Norman really didn't want to hear right now.
"Oh no..." he moaned under his breath, and hid his head in his hands, as Mitchell (or was it Webb?) starting singing.
I want to take you to a Gay Bar... Gay Bar Gay Bar Gay Bar!
There was a strangled sound as Norman's dad choked on his drink, Norman's mom burst into laughter, and Carter started twitching slightly.
I've got something to put in you, at the Gay Bar Gay Bar Ga...
Jayden jumped up and grabbed the remote off his mom, switching it off.
"Tired now, need to go to sleep, Goodnight!" he gabbled, turning off the television and grabbing the duvet to put the cover on.
Still laughing, Norman's mom left the room, beckoning his dad to come with her.