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I’hter is concerned I’ve raised her to value herself, to never let aher Not to be ashamed if he does, to always co She’s everything I could ever have wished for in a daughter I only hope I can be so lucky withat Jett and the way he is with Max and VJ, I know I have nothing to worry about Both Shepard and Jett will teach my little boys to be men, and I’ll show them how to treat women with respect Because if they ever physically hurt a woet aith it, sons or not I will never put up with that kind of thing from anyone

Not that I think for one second they’ll ever do such a thing, but you just never know You can bring your son up with the best of intentions, teach hi when it comes to women, but they don't always follow the path you've set them on

“We’re all proud of you, sweetheart”

“Thank you, Daddy,” I watch Willow being pulled around everyone, hugged, congratulated She’s full of s to ht away, I pray I never lose her

“Co a barbecue, and we’re invited”

The last thing I want right now is to stand around with everyone, drinking, and eating I just want to sleep this sickness off However, I don’t say that to Shepard, I just lock Max in his car seat while Shepard puts VJ in his I then cliainst the headrest

I, Taylor only lives tenlike crazy My husband gets both kids out of the car, and I watch them run inside the house He then takes my hand and helps me out of the car Not that I couldn’t do it entleman, I suppose

Shepard yanks on ainst the side of the house He pushes

“What are you doing?” I’et inside tohavoc They’re young boys, don’t they all do that? VJ certainly does

“What’s wrong with you? You’ve been off all day” Daht I’d masked it quite well I should’ve known I’d never be able to fool him

“Just not feeling so great today,”

“Are you sick?” His hand comes to my face, and I smile

I hold Shepard's hand to ood for a couple of days It’s nothing serious, but I have a horrible headache today”

“I’ll get the boys and take you home”

“No, there’s no need for you to miss this The boys will act up if you try toti “Besides, Coral wants to talk to you”

“There’s plenty of time for that,” He tucks my hair behind my ear “I’d rather take you home so you can rest”

“I’ll rest later I really a er to convince hi withwith his buddies

It’s probably stupid to force myself to stay here, and party with everyone when I should sleep this off, but I figure a couple hours won’t hurt After popping a couple of ibuprofen fro, I don’t feel as bad I even help Taylor when she asks rab meat for the barbecue As I’h to go

Not that he could stop me, of course We don’t have that kind of relationship I don’t answer to anyone, but I do listen to my husband when he’s concerned

“You do know one of the boys could’ve done this?” I tell Taylor as we load the trunk of her car with beer How irls drink beer, but irl Those without old ladies don’t bring their whores to faethers

“They could have, but I needed to get out for a bit”

“What’s wrong?” I narrow lectful of my best friend of late? I hadn’t noticed hon she looks Her usually caramel colored skin is paler than norrab her wrist, stopping her fro another case of beer from the cart

“Jack and I Ifroe a couple of weeks ago I kept it between Jack andThe doctor said I’d never be able to have another child”