The mom might decide to confront the friend and try to resolve the issue without giving in. She could try to reason with the friend, explaining that blackmail is wrong and that they should find a better way to deal with whatever problem there is between them. If she has some dirt on the friend too, she could use it as a counter - measure. Another possibility is that she involves the authorities if the blackmail is serious enough. This would put an end to the friend's blackmail attempts but it could also ruin their friendship permanently.
Well, perhaps the mom's friend found out something she did in the past, something that could damage her reputation. So during summer break, when they have more time together, the friend decides to blackmail her. It might be related to an affair or a financial misstep that the mom made long ago. And the mom is now in a difficult situation, not knowing how to deal with this blackmail without causing more trouble for herself.
She could seek legal help. If there is evidence of the blackmail, the law can protect her from such unjust treatment.
Yes, sometimes. For example, in a case where a mom was blackmailed, she became more aware of her own strength. She realized that she could fight back against the unjust situation. So she ended up building more confidence in herself.
Another motive could be revenge. Maybe he has some grudge against the son and he thinks blackmailing the mom is a way to get back at him. He figures it will cause chaos in the family and make the son unhappy.
One possible story could be that mom discovers some illegal activity by a group of people. They blackmail her to keep silent by tying her to the bed and threatening to harm the family if she tells anyone. However, mom manages to leave some clues for the family to figure out what's going on.
Well, perhaps the son has some financial problems and he blackmails his mom by threatening to expose a family secret that she has been keeping hidden. It could be something that would make the family look bad in the community, so she is forced to comply with his demands.
Maybe the friend is jealous of the mom's life. For example, if the mom has a happy family or a successful career, the friend might feel envious and try to gain some advantage over her through blackmail.
Well, it could be that the son's friend has some sort of secret about the mom that he's using to blackmail her. Maybe she made a mistake in the past that she doesn't want her son or others to know about.
One reason could be for the child's betterment. For example, if the mom blackmailed the child to practice an instrument, it might be because she wants the child to develop a talent.
One possible outcome is that the lesbian friend gently lets the straight friend down, explaining her sexual orientation. Another could be that the straight friend realizes it's just a passing infatuation and moves on. And sometimes, it might lead to a deeper, platonic friendship as they work through the feelings.