She was certain that Jeff found her sexy. Boys always thought their mothers were beautiful. Enticing him was no problem. But getting him into bed was. She had to make him think it was his idea. Then she had to ease his guilt. She didn't know how she would manage it all, but she was determined to try.

She thought of various schemes. She could leave her bedroom door open and walk around naked in the hopes he would see her. But that was leaving too much to chance.

She thought of pretending to be ill and calling out to him to help her. But that seemed cruel.

There was only one thing to do. Wait for a day when they were home alone and let nature take its course.

Two weeks later she had her opportunity. Jack phoned from his office and told her he was working late and wouldn't be home for dinner. She knew from experience that he'd probably wander in at midnight with lipstick on his shirt collar. On the same day, Lucy phoned from school and asked if she could spend the night at a girlfriend's. Judy told her daughter to have a good time and hung up the phone. The perfect opportunity had come. How exciting!

At six thirty she and Jeff had dinner and as they ate she began teasing him.

"I guess it's pretty boring around here with just your old mother for company," she said.

The boy spooned ice cream into his mouth. "You're great company, Mom," he said.

She had deliberately worn a very tight sweater and now she raised her arms and yawned. Out of the corner of her eye she saw the teenager stare at her tits.

"You're nice to say it, sweetie, but I know you'd rather be with kids your own age. By the way, you're not going out tonight and leaving me alone, are you?"

He shook his head, still gazing at her tits. "Naw, I won't leave you alone."