For Christmas we ended up going back to California for a few days. My parents suggested that Brooke's family should come over for the day, since they haven't seen each other in a while. I was excited about the idea, Brooke was not. Not because she doesn't like my moms no, it's because this will be the first time they meet her parents.
We've been dating for a little over 4 years now, so everyone had the chance to meet each other. Bruce has known my mothers for a very long time and my parents do like Bruce, but they've never meet their parents, and neither have I. Brooke's parents are often out in Europe doing business so for a better part of Brooke's life, Bruce has raised her and is still raising her little brother. However her parents decide that after 5 years of facetime that they'll spend Christmas with their children. Brooke told me that her parents were not the most likable people, she described them as arrogantly, snooty and close-minded. Upon meeting them Bruce also didn't look too keen. Her mother is a beautiful lady, she really does take the title as a model, loose curls past her shoulders and her eyes a dark shade of orange. Her father is a very..big guy. I think he was around 6'3? Broad shoulders and a bit of a beard, his eyes were a light shade of brown, and his hair an auburn tone. When they spoke, it was apparent that they were from the UK.
We got picked up by her parents at the airport, Zoey(Bruce's Wife) was suppose to come get us but her parents insisted that they'll come get us. The mood in the car was very-awkward. After about 10 minutes of driving Brook's mom, Mrs Angela Dick, decided to ask me about my myself. I told her about my family. I hopped from country to country with my parents before settling down in California where I met Brooke, talked about my hobbies and interests before her dad chimed in mentioning what I want to Pursue career wise. I told them about my studies to become a surgeon. Told them how hard I've been working and the reason I want to become one because my parents are both in the medical field. When he asked me what they did, I felt Brooke's eyes glare into me, at first I figured it was because she was afraid that they might come off as classist, however, I soon found out that..was not the case.
"Well my mama is a Pediatrician and my mom is a Gynecologist." I said casually. To which the air got cold and there was a pause of silence.
"Your mother is a Pediatrician and a Gynecologist?" Her mother asked, tone clearly confused. To which I awkwardly laughed and shook my head,
"Uhm no, I have two moms." Silence again before an “oh” left her mouth.
“That's..interesting!.. Definitely something you don't see everyday,” a small smile appeared on her face, as her eyes darted to Brooke who didn't even give her a glance.
“I was wondering about the pink in your hair, but I guess that explains it. You’re one of those um- lgbt's? Right?”
"..uh no. I mean, I'm straight. My parents are lesbian if that's what you mean," I commented on the situation becoming apparent. Later on after the Christmas dinner I asked Brooke if her parents are homophobic and she gave me an odd answer. To sum it up, they're confused on how everything works but they're not against it? It's just weird to them, which I didn't really know what to think of it being that Brooke herself is pansexual.
The rest of the car ride went by with conversation revolving around Brooke and school. Talking about past memories back when Brooke lived with her parents, back then she was about 9? 10? I forget what age she left London to live with Bruce. From the way they talked about it, it seemed like she was still a kid, not even in her teens.
When we arrived at her Brother's, the family reunion was less than heartwarming. Bryce the youngest opened the door. His smile struggled to stay up on his face. Zoey slowly came up behind him with a smile saying her hellos. After everyone had said their greetings, we began to get ready for the day. It was around 7am, and we had 3 hours to get ready.
When we got to my parents, as always my mom welcomed everyone with open arms. My moms give Brooke and I a tight hug asking us how we've been. Gathering in the living room everyone began to talk amongst themselves. Mama being the person she is, decided to introduce herself first. Of course, I'm aware she knows about Brooke's dislike of her parents and I can't help but notice some malice to get introduced.
"Richard and Angela, yes? It's great to finally meet you!"
The dinner went actually quite nice, everything was sunshine and lollipops up until the end. Where Brook’s mom mentions that my parents did a good job raising me on the fact that I have no father figure in my life-
That shit went south and my mama got pissed- I won't go into detail about it but her parents ended up leaving the next day from a hotel. Though everyone was quite irritated in the situation, my mom and mama didn't really dwell on it as much as Bruce did. II think that’s the most I heard him apologize in all the time I’ve known him. Of course it wasn't his fault, but I can understand being embarrassed of their actions.
This may be oversharing just a little, but this was sort of the only crazy thing that happened over winter break. SO might as well note it? Idk.
