There was still one detail though: Henreesa's mom.

"Say Henry, are you going to tell your mother about...you know?" Beard Papa asked one evening during dinner. "It has been a few weeks since you and Mazie told me and her parents."

"I dunno dad, mom didn't take you working long hours well so I don't think she'll take my being a lesbian well either." Henreesa frowned, picking at her food.

"I know, but she still visits you sometimes and I think it would be better if she heard it directly from you rather than just finding out during her next visit." Beard Papa said gently. "Plus telling her now would mean telling her through the computer or phone, which might be easier to deal with."

"That's true...I think, when I'm ready, I'll tell her through the computer." Henreesa decided. "That way I can also avoid her yelling at me."

"That's a good idea." Beard Papa nodded.

After a couple of days later Henreesa got an e-mail from her mom, saying that she was planning to visit soon. Henreesa decided that it was time to tell her, that way if her mom did get mad then at least she would have time to let out most of her anger before the visit.

'I would like to see you again mom, but there's something I have to tell you.' She wrote.

'What's that dear?' Her mom wrote back.

'I' Henreesa hesitated, worried about her mom's reaction, but decided to get it over with. 'I'm a lesbian. That is I prefer dating girls instead of guys.'

There was a long pause as she nervously waited for the response.

'You're joking right? I mean I know you're not into guys yet but that doesn't mean you're a lesbian. You could just be waiting for a mature guy and I don't blame you for that.'

Henreesa frowned. She should've known.

'No I am not joking and for your information I never found a guy attractive in my entire life. I also happen to know a lot of mature guys and I have no interest in them at all.' She wrote back.

'Now dear you're probably just confused.' Her mom wrote. 'Just take some time to think it over and you'll see I'm right.'

'It's always that isn't it? It's always just about you wanting to be right instead accepting things as the way they are.' Henreesa frowned as she typed. 'I am not confused, I actually happen to be in love with a wonderful girl who loves me back.'

'So that's it. She's corrupted you into thinking that you're a lesbian.'

'She did not! In fact we realized our feelings for each other at the same time! She was even unsure at first because she was scared about me loving her back!'

'Don't you take that tone with me young lady.'

'Mom, I'm writing not talking. What tone?'

'I can tell what tone you're thinking. Look, I happen to know some really nice guys so I'll bring one with me for you to date.'

'No. I already found the one for me and I'm not going to leave her for anyone.'

'Henreesa girls are supposed to date guys not other girls, it's just not right.'

'I keep telling you to call me Henry. And it feels right, but you not accepting this doesn't feel right. You're my mom, you're supposed to love me and accept me no matter what. And if you can't then...then just forget about coming over. I don't want you to meet my girlfriend until you can accept me anyway.'

'Henry is a boy's name not a girl's name. And fine! If you want to be a jerk to your mother then I won't visit after all!

'YOU'RE BEING THE JERK!' Henreesa lost her temper and wrote without thinking; she also hit 'send' before she could change her mind.

She got a response, but she just deleted it. She knew it was just going to hurt her more anyway. She sat there numb, wishing she hadn't told her mom yet at the same time glad she did. She knew things would've gotten ugly between her, her mom, and Mazie if her mom had visited and found out during the next visit.

Tears came to her eyes, and she started to cry. Her dad heard her and rushed upstairs.

"Henry!" He went over to her and hugged her. "Oh honey...you told your mom didn't you?"

"Yeah, through an e-mail." Henreesa sobbed. "Makes me glad I didn't call her or tell her in person."

"Same here...I'm so sorry Henry, but your mom always had been that way. Actually it was one of the reasons why we kept arguing so much in the past and later divorced." Beard Papa said. "At least you know that I accept you and still love you. And I'm sure your mom loves you too, she just doesn't know that she's showing it the wrong way."

"I'll say..." Henreesa sobbed bitterly.

The doorbell rang.

"Oh...that would be Mazie. We have another date tonight." She said. "Papa, can you ask her if she wouldn't mind having our date here? I don't feel like going out."

"Sure thing, and how about I make you your favorite dinner?" Beard Papa smiled.

"I'd love that." Henreesa smiled.

A few minutes later Mazie was at her bedroom doorway.

"Your dad told me...I'm so sorry your mom didn't accept you being a lesbian." She said sympathetically. "Also I don't mind having our date here instead."

"I'm sorry too...and thank you." Henreesa felt a little better upon seeing Mazie.

"Of course." Mazie went over and hugged her. "No matter what I'll always be here for you."

"I'll always be here for you too." Henreesa returned the hug.

They had dinner with Beard Papa, and Henreesa slowly started to feel better. She was still hurting about her mom not accepting her, but had decided to let it go. After all there was nothing her mom could do anyway, especially since she had decided not to visit after all. Before Mazie left she kissed Henreesa on the cheek to help her feel better. It worked.

Henreesa decided to not let her mom not accepting her get her down. If her mom couldn't accept her being a lesbian, then that was her mom's problem. And it wasn't like she had to live with her mom anyway. Besides, she had a dad and lots of friends who accepted her.

After that, things started to become as comfortable for Henreesa and Mazie as they were for any other couple. Mazie stopped being shy about her relationship with Henreesa, instead deciding to just concentrate on her newfound love for her. This gradually led to this moment...

They were taking one of their usual romantic walks through the forest, enjoying being amongst animals as much in love as them.

"I'm glad we both found someone we could love." Henreesa smiled. "I admit, even though I was never interested in boys I had thought about finding someone to love."

"I did get a few crushes on boys myself, but nothing like what I feel for you." Mazie smiled at Henreesa; she then felt an urge. "In fact...I was starting to think that maybe we're...we're even true loves."

"You mean...like the other couples we know?" Henreesa turned to Mazie.

"Yeah...but there's only one way to find out for sure." Mazie blushed a little.

Henreesa blushed too, but also smiled.

"You're ready?" She guessed.

Mazie nodded, still blushing but smiling as well.

They both stopped walking, and faced to each other. They gazed at each other, letting their love guide them.

"I'm glad you are May..." Henreesa sighed. "I've been waiting for this for a long time."

"I was looking forward to it too..." Mazie agreed.

They wrapped their arms around each other as they leaned in closer. Henreesa gently brought her hand to Mazie's cheek as Mazie slowly moved a hand up Henreesa's arm. They both then gently moved their faces until...they kissed. They were a little caught off-guard by the amount of love they felt, but quickly recovered and relaxed into the kiss. 8-bit hearts surrounded them as their hearts beat faster.

When they ended the kiss they just continued gazing at each other for a while, grinning with joy and love.

Obviously, their friends and family were very happy for them upon being told later on that Henreesa and Mazie were true loves.