Thanks. 
I honestly don’t know if it’s headed anywhere, as there’s a bit of an age difference. I’m moving ahead with meeting other people. But she did write back to me a little while ago. Very nice.
And I heard back from the “cold” woman, thanking me for wishing her a happy birthday. Once again, she signed her e-mail with “xoxoxo.” I used to think that meant kisses and hugs. Silly me.
So while she was in the store did you start the conversation with "Ya know, your mom is pretty hawt!?
I have no idea how to answer this other than with an emphatic No. We – literally – talked about the weather.
Um, how old is the son? Is she okay with his violent behavior?
I think he’s 19. And no, she’s very much not OK with it. She has said that neither of her kids are allowed to leave the state. I’m not sure if she was joking, as we took him from Maryland to Virginia, but I know he’s had problems with the law.