(((((LMo)))))

<Sam walks over and hugs LMo - tries to BEHAVE himself (he doesn't want to have to explain those 2 black eyes)>

You truly are a sweet, wonderful, loving and caring person so don't beat yourself up over trying to help another. And yes, in this situation I think you were correct in realizing you should have held your peace, because in the end, it is not so much about your step-mom wanting to know what happened as much as it is in her dealing with her anger towards her daughter-in-law. I'm afraid, regardless of how right or wrong she is - all she wants is most likely to lay balme on that shameless woman that has caused her baby hurt.

My advice would be to just refrain from conversations with your step-mom on this issue and allow her to deal with it in her own terms, and I'm sure it will work out for you. I mean - you're such a sweetie - How could anyone stay mad at you for long? ... Not me (but I don't see me being mad at you anyway)

Your friend Sam