I just want everything to go smoothly for you and Vanni, and for the children. I want Hannah to be content. And… She paused for a moment. And I want you to get one of your own, like you and Vanni were...
I have some bad news, my sweet girl. One—you can’t change people. If he doesn’t change himself, you’re flat out of luck. And two—you want what you want. Need what you need. I keep looking for a compro...
I had a good job, made good money, was taking good care of my kids. That club is totally legal. Maybe it’s not tasteful, but it’s legal. Most of the women dancing in there are single moms. That judge—...
I didn’t want to face it. I knew you’d be angry…she’d be confused—things could get real complicated. And I was afraid you might not acknowledge…her… He frowned. Not acknowledge her? he asked in confus...
He’d met her soft gaze while she talked but now he turned away from her instead of arguing. He didn’t see it that way; he thought it was too late. What he saw was a beautiful young woman agreeing to l...
Hey, there, Jack said. How you doing? Paul got right up close to Jack. Listen, Jack, you have no idea what she wants me to do, he said under his breath. Yeah, I do. She told everyone. Mel will be righ...
Hey, Jack, Rick said. And Jack looked up. Holy God! Rick said, jumping back. Man! Yeah. Kind of ugly, huh? Who hit you? I ran into a door, he said. Nah, Rick said, shaking his head. That door has a na...
Here’s another thing—I can’t get any cell phone reception here. I should let my family know I’m here safely. More or less. The pines are too tall, the mountains too steep. Use the land line—and don’t...
He handed her one of his blue work shirts, already decorated with a little old paint. He was very happy to see her put it over her sweats and tank. Then he observed with some consternation that she lo...
He frowned and reached out, lifting a lock of her hair off her shoulder. Do you have mud in your hair? Probably, she said. I was standing on the porch, appreciating the beauty of this nice spring morn...
Daddy? Daddy, I know the baby is in the mommy’s tummy and the baby comes out of the mommy’s tummy, but, Daddy? How do that baby get in the mommy’s tummy? He stopped dead in his tracks in the parking l...
By the time they got there, Matt was fussing and demanding dinner. Before she could get to him, Cam had him out of the car seat and was jiggling him against his chest. Cameron had the diaper bag slung...
As Sean watched the proceedings he missed her so bad he ached with it. Letting her get away was one of the great tactical errors of his adult life. He should have found a way to convince her they’d be...
All our friends were rich and they worried about having the most, spending the most, trying to figure out how it could make them the best. They trusted no one. You know that silly saying, he who dies...
A truck came flying into town, horn honking. Corny, also a professional firefighter, climbed out and yelled, Hey! Forget anyone? Greetings ripped the air. What about that new baby? Aw, she’s not so ne...
Underage and everyone knew
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The best thing you can give a child you love is happy memories and a foundation they can be proud of. Something
The best thing you can give a child you love is happy memories and a foundation they can be proud of.
Scars are much tougher than virgin skin.