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DEVYN

IT’S FRIDAY AND I’M ht I’m so nervous despite Rye’s repeated assurances that I have no need to be What will they think ofNathan froh for their son? And what about Nate? Will he behave? I can’t iine what they’d think if his potty mouth comes out

As I’ ready, Nathan comes in He’s dressed in a red plaid button up with a pair of little khakis He looks like a proper young gentlerandparents

“Mom,” he extends the word in a whine

I kneel down and smooth out his hair “What, baby?”

“My wiener feels funny”

“What?” I inspect his pants and they look like they fit fine to me “What do you mean, buddy?”

He pulls on his pant leg “My new big boy underpants feel funny”

Ah Drew insisted on getting hi briefs since he was potty trained but Drew insisted that real men wear boxers I usually defer dude stuff to him so I just ith it

“Oh, honey, you’re just not used to theo take theh, so we’re not late”

“All right, Momma”

RILEY

I’M AT THE RESTAURANT withfor Devyn and Nathan to arrive I wanted to pick her up but she insisted onus here so she had a fewirl is so nervous I’ve assured her that I explained the situation to them and they don’t think badly about her at all, but she’s still uncertain I know they’ll fall in love with her and Nathan instantly They were so excited when I told theht I’d settle down As her only child, I was her only hope of having grandbabies to spoil She would no doubt adore the woman that made that happen

“What’s wrong, honey?” my mom asks