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After arriving back at Weston's, I went in and greeted his family Alexis and Alisha looked just like their ht-year-old twins There I was, their Godh pictures, the h the years, and phone conversations here and there There was nothing more beautiful than to see two mini Denise's in the flesh

"Hello," I said when they looked up at me with identical expressions of sadness "I'm your mommy's oldest and dearest friend," I said as I took a seat between theifts for our birthdays and holidays," Alisha said showing off herfront tooth

"Yeah! We talk to you on the phone, too," Alexis piped in

"Yes, you do," I said with a gentle s favor?"

"What?" they asked in unison

"Well, I really could use a couple of hugs right now Do you think you two can give ed me with their little ar into fall As I sat there talking to the girls, the short hairs on the back ofaround, I knew Drake had entered the room

When they spotted him, Alisha and Alexis jus and kisses They each took his hands and led him over to the sofa where I was still seated "Uncle Drake, do you know mommy's best friend?" asked Alexis

"Yes, sweetheart, Alyssa and I go way back"

Before I could excuse o look for their father

"Youto the spot on the sofa besideainst ne assailed my nostrils and for the second ti It wasn't even hot in the house, yet I could feel a trickle of sweat ease down my spine I was uncomfortable with the wayin New York Do you like it there?" he asked

"Yes, I like it verydeep into my eyes, as if he really needed to know

"I think I' at so kids I have a boyfriend who loves me I'm healthy What more could I ask for?"