It was supposed to be their first real meeting, and I was thrilled to introduce the man I love to my mom. He showed up with flowers, but she took one look at his muddy boots and kicked him out without a second thought… completely unaware of who he really was and how badly she’d just messed up.The evening started with such promise.Mike texted me a photo of himself in his cleanest flannel shirt and blazer, his hair still damp from the shower.