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I laugh at her gu you out of jail for assault Let it lie”

“I will if she does I can get Riley to take care of ht work anytime”

I laugh “I needed that, Mom”

“I’m serious,” she deadpans

“I know you are We don’t have to worry about her I doubt our paths will be crossing”

“You’re with her ex, aren’t you?”

“Yes, but you knohat happened to Rolly” My voice shakes as I think of the sweet boy iftly captured my heart

“Trustto play on his sympathy She was never over him You said it yourself”

Sighing, I rub et this deep”

“Okay, baby, you coht”

“Lasagna and hoarlic bread?”

“Yes, ma’am I’ll even throw in some peach cobbler”

“My er flares We’ve been eating crap with a side of healthy at the hotel when they could get it

“Good I’ll see you soon, baby”

I hang up feeling connected and loved Slipping my phone in the pocket of my robe, I soak up the sunshine There’s no one to tell me to stay inside, no rules to follow other than the ones Itrial All that exists is me and decisions that need to be made I’ve yet to even check ht find It’s no way to live The door behind me slides open