A Landry Secret.

TOBIAS:

I walk into my mother’s living room without announcing my arrival and knowing that she isn’t expecting me, will shock her.

She is standing, gazing up at the large painting of my father which is displayed above the fireplace.

She is mumbling to herself, but I have a feeling she is speaking to my father; telling him how difficult I am being and stepping out of line where she is concerned.

“Mother…” I growl upon my entrance.

“Oh,” She jumps, turning around to face me with a look of surprise on her face and a hand resting on top of her racing heart. “Tobias…” She whispers, gaining her composure. “You scared the living daylights out of me, I didn’t hear you come in.”

After a moment or two, she tilts her head to the side, narrowing her eyes at me, and waves her hand toward the sofa, gesturing to me to take a seat.

“I’m not staying long.”

“As I suspected. You have come to give me a piece of your mind about our phone call earlier, haven't you?” She sighs tiresomely. “Well, come on th