Jack and Sue had decided to tell their parents the news later that day. They worked late and when everyone else left Jack walked over to Sue's desk. 'You ready?' he signed. They planned on making their phone calls there before leaving to go home.
Sue nodded towards Jack and dialled her parents number.
"Hi Mom, how are you?"
"Hi Sue, I'm doing well. How are you? It's been awhile since we've talked."
"Yes, I'm good. A lot has happened since we last spoke. I have some news. Is Dad there?"
"Just a minute honey." Her mother put down the phone and called her husband over. "Your fathers here, what's your news?" Her mother put the phone on speaker so her Dad could hear the conversation.
"I'm getting married Mom. Jack has asked me to marry him."
Sue's mother gasped in shock. Her father was the first to speak. "Sue, that is wonderful news dear. I'm so happy for you."
"Thanks Dad, is mom still there?" Sue was getting worried. Silence from her mother was not a good sign.
"Yeah, she's still here. I think she's just a little surprised that's all. Have you two set a date yet?" Her father asked.
"Yes, it's in four weeks. I hope the both of you can come to D.C. for the wedding."
Sue's mother was even more shocked when she heard when they were getting married. She was worried that Sue was rushing into this or maybe there was another reason why she was getting married so fast. Her mother didn't even want to think of that possibility. She really liked Jack Hudson when she met him, but now she was having her doubts. She hoped he wasn't taking advantage of her daughter.
Sue's father tried to get her mother to say something, but she shook her head and walked out of the room. "Sue, we will be there. Don't you worry about a thing."
"Thanks, Dad. Where is Mom, doesn't she want to talk to me?"
"I think the news was a bit overwhelming for her right now. I will have her call you okay?"
"Okay Dad, I love you."
"I love you too, dear."
When Sue got off the phone she had tears in her eyes. Jack had seen the whole conversation, and he felt bad for Sue. He had no idea why her mother fell silent and didn't want to talk to her. Jack took Sue's hands and pulled her up into his arms. "I think my mom is mad at us. She didn't even want to talk to me." Tears were now slipping down her cheeks and Jack rubbed her back.
They pulled apart and Jack wiped the wetness from her cheeks. "Don't worry Sue, she'll come around. If you want I can call her in a few days and smooth things over."
Sue shook her head. "Thanks, but we'll see if she calls me back first."