Nora Fleming waited anxiously for her son Darrin to arrive home from his summer job at the landscaping business he worked at with his two friends. Her son had just recently graduated from high school, and the eighteen year old was trying to earn extra college money with his summer off.
Nora could not have been prouder of her son when he had graduated with honors and gotten a scholarship to the state university. She had wanted to give him something special for his graduation, but the money was tight right now for the family.
Like his father he had been big into sports, playing both basketball and football. Constantly working out at the local gym where he had a part-time job to pay for the membership. Unlike his father, Darrin preferred his evenings at home, not at poker games or work. Spending his evenings with her watching television
Nora had been feeling depressed she could not reward her attentive son with something. When the vacation contest flier had shown up in her mail, she had instantly filled out the form and sent it back. She had been shocked when she had gotten a reply back in only days.
She had won, or more precisely, Darrin had won. Round trip tickets and a one week stay at Vacation Isle. Having never heard of the resort, Nora was surprised to find it was a small island off the coast of Nassau in the Bahama's.
Now, she was going to give him the letter with the prize voucher. Her only concern was the trip was for two. That meant Darrin needed to choose who would go with him. The thought of some young girl enjoying a week alone with her son, sent a tremor through her body. What was she thinking?
When she heard the back kitchen door open, she rose and walked to the open door. She watched as Darrin stripped off his sweat soaked shirt in the small laundry room off the kitchen. The vision of his chiseled abs filled her eyes, and then her gaze traveled over the strong biceps
Shuddering, the mother felt a warmth form in the gusset of her panties at the sight of her half nude son. Not now, she begged. She stepped into the kitchen.
"Hey sweetie" Nora called out.
"Oh hey mom" Darrin replied. He made no attempt to hide his bare chest as he stepped into the kitchen.
"Honey" Nora started hesitantly. "I know I didn't get you much for your graduation."
"Mom" Darrin interrupted her. "I told you I don't need anything, I have everything I want right here."
Nora shivered as she watched her sons glance travel over the swell of her blouse, the dark bra she wore more than evident through the thin material. Nervously she swallowed.
"Here" Nora thrust the letter out. "This is for you."
Darrin took the paper and began to read. His eyes grew wider the further he got through the note.
"Are you serious?" he asked. "This says a week at a Bahama resort."
"Well" Nora told him. "Not exactly a resort, more like a bed and breakfast". She stepped next to her son to see the paper. The smell of his sweat began filling her nostrils.
"It also isn't exactly the Bahama's either" she told her son. "It's a small private island near them."
"Mom" Darrin cleared his throat. "This sounds more like a romantic getaway." He looked at his mother, trying desperately not to look at the creamy flesh now showing through the gap in her blouse. "You should take dad."
"Baby, this is for you." Nora insisted. "Besides" she added ruefully. "I don't think your father would even go."
Darrin knew better than to press the issue with his mother. Deep down, he also had the suspicion she was right. While outwardly the loving family, things had definitely been cooler in the Fleming house the last few years. To the point Darrin wondered if his father was maybe getting a little something on the side.
"You can pick who goes with you sweetie" Nora rushed to fill the silence. "Maybe take one of your work friends. Or some...uh...some girl you like." Nora swallowed hard as the words finally came out.
Darrin stood silently and stared at his mother for a few moments. Slowly he folded the paper and slid it into the pocket of his jeans.
"Here's the deal" Darrin spoke slowly and deliberate. "I'll take the vacation, on one condition." He looked his mother in the eyes. "I pick who goes with me, no arguments."
Nora nodded quickly. "Of course sweetie." She gushed. "I love you baby, I want you to enjoy."
"Oh I will" Darrin answered softly, his eyes never leaving his mother.
As her son stepped away and began to head to his room and shower, Nora couldn't contain herself anymore.
"Do you know who honey?" she asked as she watched her son.
"That's easy mom" Darrin answered as he turned to look at his mother. "The only one I will go with is you."
Nora stood in stunned silence as her son headed up the stairs. He couldn't be serious, she thought. Then, with a violent shudder, the idea of a week on a tropical island with her son exploded in her mind.
Later that evening, the trip was brought to Darrin's father. While he wasn't totally surprised by his father's reaction, Nora was shocked when her husband readily agreed to the pair going. She first found him almost all too eager to get them out of the house for a week, but the thought quickly disappeared as plans were made.
Darrin told his mother he had already gone online and registered for the prize in his name. The arrangements were made for the following week. Nora was still stunned her son would demand she be the one going, but knew she couldn't argue having made the deal earlier with him.
The following week seemed almost like a whirlwind as the pair readied for the trip. Darrin made vacation arrangements with his boss, who congratulated him on winning such a great prize. Nora spent her time slowly packing, choosing carefully what she would bring. The airline only allowed one bag, and she had to pick. Shorts and light blouses were easy. Her disappointment at her old one piece swimming suit was put aside as she realized there was neither the time nor the money for a replacement.
Finally ready, Darrin carried the bags into the terminal with his mother at his side, as his father seemed in a great hurry to get back to the house. Darrin chuckled to himself. He knew why his father wanted them out of the house. Have your fun dad, Darrin thought. While you tomcat around, your little mouse is going to have the time of her life the young man thought.
Nora fidgeted in the seat next to her son during the flight. Watching his silent face and then staring out the small window. Finally she turned to him.
"Honey" she asked softly. "I have to ask...why me?"
"Do you really want me to answer that mom?" Darrin turned to her.
"I want to know" Nora nodded.
Darrin reached up and ran a finger across her cheek. The soft touch sent a shiver through her body. His eyes seemed strange, different. There was something in them and she couldn't quite place it.
"You said I could have anybody I wanted" Darrin said simply. "I want...you" he added.
