A few hours later Zoe was awoken by a soft knocking on her door. She realised she was alone, and was silently thankful she would have to try and explain herself to some random woman.
“Come in” she muttered sleepily as she sat up and wrapped the bedsheet around her. The door opened and Linda walked in. She looked a little embarrassed. She had put on another of the hotels robes, and was holding it closed with hand at her waist. She walked over and sat on the bed.
“So…” she began hesitantly, “about yesterday” she was staring intently at the floor. Zoe nodded quietly. She could remember everything that happened yesterday, but it was almost like someone else was in control, and she was going with the flow and along for the ride. If she was honest with herself, it was kind of liberating.
“Yeah…yesterday” she murmured thoughtfully, she noticed Linda shifting uncomfortably on the bed, like she wanted to say something. Zoe hazarded a guess at what she was feeling and cleared her throat.
“You enjoyed it didn’t you mom” she said. Linda sighed then nodded.
“It was weirdly freeing” she muttered quietly.
“I know what you mean,” Zoe replied, “and it was so fun doing something together” she added, bringing a slight smile to Linda’s lips.
“It was wasn’t it” she said finally looking up at Zoe, “so…I’ve been thinking” she added.
“You want to see what the closet does today” Zoe said calmly, finishing her sentence for her.
“Do you?” Linda asked, a hint of excitement in her voice.
“I don’t think we’d able to avoid it anyway” Zoe chuckled as she moved to the edge of the bed. The sheets fell away as she got to her feet, and Linda coughed nervously.
“You want a robe?” She asked, looking away as Zoe headed towards the door.
“What’s the point?” Zoe replied, turned back to look at her.
“You’ve already seen all of this, and we’ll be getting dressed soon anyway” she said with a shrug.
“Yeah, I guess you’re right” Linda chuckled, standing up and letting her robe fall open.
“Wow mom,” Zoe laughed, “look at you feeling free” she added as she opened the door.
“When in Rome” Linda replied following her out into the hall. As they descended the stairs their eyes were drawn to the double doors of the closet.
“Wonder who we’ll be this time” Zoe mused.
“Who knows,” Linda replied stepping over to the doors, “I just hope we get to spend some time outdoors this time. I could do with a tan” she chuckled as she pulled them open. The two of them stood nervously on the threshold. Linda held out her hand.
“Together?” She asked. Zoe hesitated for a moment, then placed her hand in Linda’s and nodded. They both took a deep breath, then stepped forward in unison.
