I got a call from my youngest son (he's 21) last night. The one who had the pen cap surgically removed. After that phone call, I'm wondering if part of his brain was removed too.

The phone call starts innocently enough; the "how are you" and "I'm fine" stuff. "Yeah, work is going well, blah blah blah". Then this; "Mom, I feel really bad about something."

At the speed of light, I'm flashing thoughts in my head; "he hit a dog with his car", "he lost his job", "he got another pen cap stuck up his nose". I was prepared for any of it. I wasn't prepared for the following conversation.

Casey (son #2): Do you know if Cameron (son #1) and Camerong (son#1's girlfriend) are broken up?
Me: Well, Cameron did call me a couple of nights ago and told me that he's thinking about it. But, that's not for me to tell you. You should ask him. Why do you want to know? (thinking, that's why he feels really bad. He's sad that Cameron and Camerong aren't doing well... how sweet!)
Casey: Well something happened between me and Camerong last night.
Me: (thinking uh- oh.... I'm not liking where this is headed...)
Me: What do you mean sweet boy? (yeah, that's what mommy calls him... get over it.)
Casey: Well, without going into detail; alcohol, hot tubs, and Camerong was involved. Oh, and she had her top off. I feel really bad.
Me: Am I to assume that you were involved in this scenario somehow? (still trying to keep Casey innocent in my mind.)
Casey: Yes. We were kissing and stuff. I feel really bad, and I think Cameron is going to beat the crap out of me.
Me: (thinking about how maybe she wasn't so wrong afterall with her initial and subsequent impressions of Camerong)
Me: I think you'd better fess up to your brother.
Casey: I'm just waiting for the right time.
Me: (snickering to herself... good luck in that one, sweetie pie...)

I'm not overly concerned that Cameron is going to be too upset with Casey. They're best friends. Casey happens to have a habit of collecting Cameron's ex-girlfriends. Kinda gross if you ask me. Cameron was telling me a couple of nights ago that he's not sure he wants to be with Camerong anymore and feels really guilty about it. I'm thinking this is a "get out of jail free" card.

I wanted to tell Casey to save the drama for his mama, but......