"All those years we've kept things hidden were difficult. Especially from our lovely daughters." Anastasia sighed wearily, then waved a hand, dismissing it. There would be time to deal with those recriminations and apologies later. "We've found a way to make things work: Secret rendezvous; attending the same social functions and accidentally ending up in the same hotel; dumping our kids at one of your friends for a few hours, so we didn't have to worry about being disturbed." The glazed look Naomi and Rachel had as they imagined that last one was incredibly endearing according to the older women. Even they weren't related, it was clear they had grown up together.
"Neither of us want to see you go through that. So... be together and proclaim your love to the world. Or to social media. But, when you marry, we're still gonna be expecting grand kids." The four of them were a family who all loved each other. At least the start of one. Anastasia turned to her very unofficial girlfriend, looking her deeply in those beautiful and shining eyes. "And we'll have more reasons to spend together too, exploiting our kid's love for ourselves. Don't go thinking we do this out of the goodness of our heart. I love you." At her declaration, the absolute wonder of a super woman pulled her in.
Plenty of cringing awkwardly, blanching, and even revulsion between the young heroines as they imagined their mother's having wild sex, but seeing the heartfelt emotion in their kiss hit home in a different way. Both what the two women shared, and which Rachel hoped to have with Naomi, and what they had given up for their happiness. "God! Mom!" She turned away, smiling and feeling more hopeful than when she had entered the kitchen. Still holding Naomi's hand, she followed her mother's example on the best way to capture a speedster – by locking their lips together. She could feel her shuddering as they melted into each other.
"So, when we scream each other's name in bed. Should I call you sis or Rachel?" Rachel didn't have it in her to send Naomi into the wall with a punch. But the withering glare made things clear, it'd be more than their relationship that would snap in two if she did. "Got it! Si-Rachel!" She should be glad she has speedster's mouth and tongue. Which Rachel had to keep that in mind for later, when they were alone. "Uhh...," they had only broken half the news, and the bed, but it felt weird to blurt it out now, "we're just not dating. I also offered to make her my sidekick." Naomi ruffled her hair with her free hand.
It was Veronica's turn to be surprised, her eyes becoming large. So many plans she made with her newly super-powered daughter snatched away from her in an instant. "...I'm still teaching this young lady how to use her powers. Though I guess I have no choice." She sniffed, turning her nose up slightly. "Don't they grow up so fast, Anastasia? How long ago was it was Naomi stopping her first bank robbery and now taking her first super hero under her wing?" The mommying tone they both took was almost worst than imaging the sex they had.
"We get it! Mom! Anastasia! But my super powers, my choice! Something like that, anyway."
"I know." And she really did. She left her seat at the kitchen table and walked over to her daughter. "May I?" Looking meaningfully at where the two lovebirds still held hands. Once they released the grip, Veronica hugged Rachel. Their arms wrapping around each other. Rachel wasn't sure why, but tears were forming in her eyes and wouldn't stop falling. Veronica embraced her more tightly. "Don't think anyone of us could've imagined the way this day would go. I'm very proud of you." Rachel didn't say anything, focused entirely on hugging her mother as hard as she could.
"So this is the way, I imagine of the rest of the day will go." Veronica continued. "First, I'll take your new measurements and run to the store with Anastasia to buy you something... casual... for when you and Naomi have your first date. We'll also replace the bed and the phone. And while we do that, I'll leave the car keys behind if you'd like to go out to the wilderness where it's safe to begin practicing your powers. We'll come up with a structured plan later. Just drive the car, no super speed, or flying, otherwise its your choice." Veronica tucked gently at her daughter's head so she could place chaste kiss on her forehead.
"Clarks are wild. When you can see what they do up close." Superluminal chimed in. "But so are we. Knock your girlfriend off her feet, soldier."
A smirking Naomi flicked her aviators down, and clicked her heels together as she made good imitation of a military salute. "Yes, ma'am."