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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 I just stayed away

day, she'll

and when she finds out I've known for this long, she'll want to know

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

to promise me no more games. Ashlyn and I are married. Winona and I are

any proof that Winona drugged you. But when I heard you had drugs in your system and you'd been so determined you didn't love her, I just was convinced

very confused. But now I feel I'm making

I'd lost you when you married Winona.

more so after my accident. I get 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

to believe I do, I didn't find anything in Father's office except a rush of the fear and helplessness I'd felt whenever I was

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and I'd had

he wanted and the emotional

died. I was happy and relieved. That's really messed with my

What I had never known was why he hated me so much. Not that I cared. Him being

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

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

we discovered each other and knew all the

the heat of passion; Winona above me, beneath me,

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