I love that this is where Chloe is going to grow up, surrounded by amazing people and beautiful nature. Grandma Nancy and Grandma Donna have been watching her, but my mom comes and stays three nights a week, and while she’s here, Chloe is with her. I wouldn’t be surprised if she ends up moving here too.
I hear two knocks and look up to see Dylan standing there.
“You looked so engrossed, I didn’t want to startle you,” he says.
“Come in,” I say, standing up to meet him halfway.
He puts his hands on my hips and leans in to kiss me. “I don’t want to go. Are you sure you can’t come with me?”
He has to go to California this afternoon to wrap up some last-minute repairs with the shop.
“It’s too soon to miss work at my new job,” I say, my hands tangling through his hair. It’s gotten longer, and I love it.
“I know people,” he whispers, leaning his forehead on mine. “I could get you out of work.”
I shake my head, and he sighs.
“You’re so good,” he says. “I’ll miss you.”
“I’ll miss you too. We haven’t spent a night apart in a long time.”
“I hate it already,” he says.
I nod sadly. “Well, hurry back.”
“You know I will.” He gives me a long kiss and groans when he pulls away. “I’d better go, or I’ll never leave.”
I’m feeling slightly mopey after he leaves, when my phone buzzes.
Goldie
Girls’ night. Can we all meet tonight at 7?
Yes. I think I can.
Erin
Ava and I are in.
Goldie
Oh, now you’re all Ava and I this, Ava and I that.
I giggle. Goldie has been riding Erin hard about keeping their relationship a secret. I think that was one secret too many for her. First Camden and Juju weren’t vocal right away when they got together, then Dylan and me…Ava and Erin were the last straw.
Ava
Blame me.
Goldie
You’re blameless, babe. Your girlfriend, however…never.
I crack up. If I didn’t know Goldie was laughing herself right now, I might be worried.
Juju
Okay, you guys. Am I going to have to break this up already? I want a peaceful girls’ night out.
