That was a thought.
Gia leaned in to hug me, the warm feeling making me wrap my arms around her and smile. I missed this closeness.
“Okay, enough about him. We need to go out and do something soon. We can even invite Mom. Have a mommy-and-daughters’ night. Been a long time since we’ve done that.”
She nodded into my shoulder as her body started shaking. Unease filled me, my arms released her, and I pulled back to look at her face, making sure she was okay.
Tears were pooling in her eyes.
“Gia, Oh my god, are you okay?”
Why was she crying? Had I said something wrong?
“I’m just so happy you’re finding yourself again. I’ve missed you. Whatever miracle he’s pulled in the short time since I saw you is nothing short of amazing. I’m just—” She hiccuped and wrapped me in a hug again.
This time, I wasn’t worried, and I let her hold me.
“I’m just happy. Happy tears. No worries. It’s those kids’ fault for messing up my emotions. I can just start crying at any moment. I also pee a little when I laugh sometimes. Stupid kids.”
I laughed, which made her laugh before she indeed left me standing on the porch while she ran inside to the bathroom.
