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At least for now

Until I tell hi on

And then he may ask me to leave

Chase and Gabby see insideto the door, hand-in-hand “See you to the roohts

“You ready?” he asks, clearing his throat and glancing around

“Yes,” I whisper as he heads over to retrieve the diaper bag and gather up the few things left I move to the car seat and crouch in front of it I et hiainst his soft forehead, letting the peach fuzz on his head tickle my nose He smells like baby shampoo and his daddy

God, I’ to miss this if I’m asked to leave

I push that thought away, not wanting to start crying again, and work on getting Milo in his suit He wakes up and hollers his disapproval, but his pacifier does wonders to calht, and ready to go When I stand and glance to the right, I find Colton there, watching us A look in his eyes that resembles love Love for his son, sure, but maybe even love for me

I slip on my coat as Colton does the sa over his shoulder When he reaches the door, he extends his hand, which I readily take We walk together down the hall and out the back door I can’t help but wonder if this will be the last tiht, I’m sure I won’t be welcomed back inside, let alone back to watch Milo

That thought is soul-shattering

Milo babbles in the back seat of the truck, swatting at the toys that hang from the seat handle There are no other words spoken, just the sounds of a happy baby playing I soak up every ounce of it, co every second of his noises to memory Just in case

Back hoet the door unlocked for Colton Even though he’s carrying his son, he still insists I enter the house first I set the bag down on the kitchen table as he removes the blanket from the carrier and smiles down at his son “You about ready to eat, little man?”