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"Abby turns three today. She's out of the hospital and I'm finally ready to meet her."

Mother smiles back at me. "It's very exciting. You could've met her before this."

"I know, but she's had such a lot to contend with. I want to be sure she's ready. That I'm ready."

"I think she'll be ready. She didn't miss a beat when she opened her eyes and saw me."

"Wait, you actually met her? How was it?" I'm surprised Mother didn't tell me this.

"I did, and if you're asking if there's any doubt she's yours. There isn't. She could be the spit out of your "mouth at that age. So, you're sure you're ready?"

I nod. "Therapy has really helped me get a handle on things and deal with my memories objectively. The couple sessions have also made Ashlyn and I stronger, I can tell we are gaining a new level of trust for each other." "Great to hear."

"Plus, I'm well aware that once I go into Abby's life as her biological father, I can't then change my mind."

"Have you had second thoughts about that?"

thoughts about that. Maybe it would be easier all around if I just stayed

one day, she'll want

known for this long,

back out. But then you'll miss a lot of her

Winona and

I heard you

But now I feel I'm making my own

I'd lost you when you married Winona. I never want that

what you've done. But, make no mistake, I will cut you from my children's lives if I have too." "You won't have to. I'll do better. You'll see. Nothing is more important

I believe her. But right now, I need her to believe I do, I didn't find anything in Father's office except

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and I'd had to leave

constant pressure to be what he wanted and the emotional trauma from his obvious

relieved. That's really messed with my head now and the kind of father I want

that out safely. What I had never known was why he hated me so much. Not that I cared. Him being dead was the best thing that ever happened to me. I knew I could finally make my

be with Winona back then. At least I'd have her. Now I'm giving her up, and the family

and marrying Ashlyn. Yes, I love her. But it isn't an all-consuming passion that I'd shared

How we discovered each other and knew all the triggers. We could never resist

When I do sleep, I wake in the heat of passion; Winona above me, beneath me, her

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