Illusions of Grandeur

Nicky walked by the kitchen the other night and informed me that he has a girlfriend. So, me trying to be "the mom that listens" said 'oh really, what is her name?'. This will learn me! He says "Mrs. Purnell". After I picked up my jaw, I said, 'uhm...dear, that is a grown woman, she could NOT be your girlfriend'. He said 'she is because she says lovey words to me like; Honey, and love and she means it too' I went back to chopping onions to mask the tears...