A Big Step
Maison was a little worried about how his mother could respond to his new partner because he was aware of her propensity for being too guarded. Maison knew Mrs. Vallance was a brilliant character judge since she had always been the special lady in his life.
This implied that if she approved of their relationship, Meghan would be his ideal partner. Mason was so enamored with the new relationship that he failed to consider what it may mean if his mother rejected Meghan.