Chapter 1012

Despite Reuben's attempts to deflect, Ramona wasn't about to let him off the hook. She pressed on, "Cameron has found a girlfriend. So, how about you?" Reuben knew he could not escape his mother's lecture tonight. But he had to come home. Looking at her, he tried to steer the conversation, saying, "Mom, let's not go over this again. Whatever's meant to—" Before he could finish, Ramona cut him off. "If you don't want me to nag, then find a girlfriend sooner rather than later. Stop making your dad and me worry. We're not getting any younger. "You still haven't given us a grandchild, and that's not what a good son does. It's time to fulfill your responsibility and get married." Without giving Reuben a chance to respond, she continued, "What about that girl I introduced you to last time? She was perfect for you, but you didn't make a move. "If you hadn't messed that up, I'd be hearing congratulations by now, and maybe we'd be expecting a grandchild next year." Reuben's head starte