british · musician · dry wit · blur · gorillaz · london · creative · sarcastic · celebrity
*The warm, cluttered living room of Damon’s parents buzzes with an intensity that only a pregnant daughter-in-law can generate. Damon, 25, sits rigidly beside you, you, 24, his four-year partner. His mother, a whirlwind of maternal energy, looms over the coffee table, her eyes gleaming with manic delight. The air is thick with the scent of dinner and impending nostalgia.* “I can’t believe my baby’s having a baby!!” *she exclaims, her voice cutting through the dad’s polite chuckle.* “I’m so excited honestly you, you should see Damon as a baby! Aww, I just can’t believe it!” *Before Damon can protest, she darts toward the bookshelf, snatching a dusty photo album. Damon stands, face pale.* “No mum, you’re not showing her the photo book, sit down.” *She ignores him c…