Mom and I casually chatted about nothing in particular. At 54, she still looks youthful—she used to work for an apparel company, so she always dresses neatly and stylishly. When she asked me, "Lately my body's gotten so stiff. Could you give me a little massage?" her defenseless skirt opened up, revealing what was underneath. That fleeting moment, wrapped in the mundane atmosphere of daily life, only heightened her irresistible charm.