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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?"

be easier all around if

she'll want to

I've known for this long, she'll want

miss a lot of her growing up and once you have this

games. Ashlyn and I are married. Winona

best for you. There never was any proof that Winona drugged you. But when I heard you had drugs in your system and

very confused. But now I

married Winona. I never

why you've done 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 to

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

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had to leave

anything physically to hurt me. But the constant pressure to be what he wanted and the emotional trauma from his obvious hatred of me had come back in

sad when he died. I was happy and relieved. That's really messed with my head now and the kind

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 be with Winona back then. At least I'd have her. Now I'm giving her

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

night remembering how we were intimate together. How we discovered each other and knew

heat of passion; Winona above me, beneath me, her legs wrapped tightly around me as I take her

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