Gabe:I guess he’s not.
Calvin:Huh. I guess you’re going to have to fill the void.
Gabe:That’s a little overdramatic, isn’t it?
Calvin:I was going to sext you both.
Gabe:What does that mean?
Calvin:Please tell me you know what sexting is?
Gabe:Never mind. I can guess.
Calvin:Do you want to?
Gabe:Sext?
Calvin—Yes!
Gabe:I’m on public transport right now.
Calvin:So?
Gabe:At least wait until I get home. Don’t you have work to do?
Calvin:Nah. I saw my last client out the door just before Blake messaged. Speaking of which, are you there yet, princess?
Gabe:We could let our boy know what rules we’ve chosen for him.
Calvin:Good idea. Daddy and I have been talking, princess. You’re going to love them.
Blake:I am?
Calvin:Oh, so you are there?
Blake:Just catching up. I’m looking after my niece. She broke her wrist yesterday.
Gabe:Is she okay?
Blake:She’s tired after not sleeping well last night. Lots of people signed her cast at school today.
Gabe:Lucky girl.
Blake:Sorry. You guys wanted to talk about sexy stuff, and here I am talking about my niece.
Gabe:I like hearing about her, baby boy. She’s important to you.
Blake: Yeah,she is.
I gaze down at her. I can’t imagine what our lives would be like without Lexi in them.
Blake:She’s sleeping on me right now, so I can’t get all hot and bothered. Sorry.
Calvin:Don’t apologise, princess. It sounds like she’s lucky to have you.
I smile. I’m not sure about that. I am a hot mess ninety per cent of the time, but I’ll always be there for Lexi.
Blake:You had rules?
