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I’ to keep quiet so he can fall asleep, but the whole tio to him To hold him To comfort him

“He’s not a happy little boy,” she says, her eyes holding just the slightest hint of worry

“No, those teeth are really bothering him,” I say

The moment Milo hears… for me Gabby seems to realize it at the same ti Milo to her chest as she does, and meets me in the middle of the rooainstjust over my heart

“A, he just wanted you,” she whispers as I rub his back

“We uh, we snuggle a lot at home”

Gabby s his pacifier in hishis arm

The silence extends for several long htly, swaying back and forth as he drifts off to sleep Ignoring the burn inI can’t sing the way his dad can, but I can at least huive him a sense of normalcy

“Look at you He’s out,” she says

“He’s had a long day,” I tell her,with happiness as I hold him in my arms

“He’s not the only one” Her observation strikes a little too close to hoaze down at the wonder in my arms

“It was a long night, but Colton was able to catch a catnap today Tonight should be better,” I whisper

I can feel her eyes on me “That’s not exactly what I meant”

My heart pounds fast and furious in my chest

“I’ is bothering you You don’t have to tell me, but if you ever need a friend, I’ to a nen and not knowing anyone” Gabby shrugs “All I’ is if you want to talk, I’ll listen And I promise not to tell Chase Whatever you say stays between us”