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He bounced up and down in his crib, calling e, we headed down for breakfast Malcol the sticky syrup from Shawn’s hands

“Good ave me a kiss on the top of the head, and ruffled Shawn’s hair on the way to the kitchen

“Mornin’ There’s some leftover pancakes and bacon in the microwave”

He popped a pod in the coffee machine “Aw, baby, you made me breakfast,” he said with a smile as he pulled the plate out

I unbuckled Shawn froave Shawn a quick kiss on the cheek before setting him free “You’re just lucky he left you some”

Shawn made a beeline for Mal Soon as he was picked up, Shawn reached for the bacon on Mal’s plate

“I see You didn’t want me, just my food That’s cold, man Used by a toddler”

As soon as he was put back down, Shawn scrahed as atched his at the ankles when he sat to watch the cartoon program Malcolm settled down at the table to eat while I continued to clean up the mess Shawn made

“Can you keep an eye on him while I take a quick shower?”

“Yeah, no problem”

“Good ‘cuz I need to get dressed and then get him dressed so we can head out”

“Where ya headed?”

“Home”

The sound of utensils hitting the plate stopped Shawn laughed at so on the TV I looked in his direction first then over to Mal who’d gone back to eating his breakfast

“Your sister called We are apparently going on a double date toet s”