So, um, is he like just wanting a mother feeling but is confusing that with affection towards someone romantically...? Orrrrr is this going to be some sus stuff when your mom marries your friend.
@SummerK I mean she is a step-mom but they are pretty close in age iirc like very close. I cant remember their respective ages but it isnt something crazy.
Well she's in his age range so it's not super ick.
She could just let him down gently by saying she's a responsible woman and has a duty to her late husband's house and that she has no time or inclination for romance.