Halfway through the meal, Mary Perryne put down her chopsticks and looked at Brandon Thompson, "Brandon, you're not getting any younger, when are you going to find a partner and introduce her to us?"
Mentioning such a significant life event, Brandon's face changed slightly. He put down his chopsticks, "Mom, these things should take their natural course, it's all about fate."
Mary furrowed her brow slightly, "Do you know how old you are?"
Brandon kept his head down, silent.
Samuel Thompson and Edward Thompson gleefully watched from the sidelines, stopping just short of applauding.
Mary continued, "Brandon, if you have a girl you like, go and chase her. If not, let me introduce you to one! Stop acting like it's no big deal! You're almost forty! When your dad and I were forty, you were already walking!"
