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(Jayden)

The music is pounding, the lights are flashing, and for the first time in what feels like forever, I'm out, trying to enjoy myself.

The new club is packed, and Lance is already in his element, a drink in hand, a grin plastered on his face as he chats up every woman within a ten-foot radius.

I try to relax, sipping my drink and letting the atmosphere wash over me, but there's a nagging feeling that I shouldn't be here. I should be with Henry.

"Relax. He'll be fine with the nurses. You know how good they are with the babies."

"Yeah, but I feel guilty. What if he has a setback?"

"He's been going great all week. The doctor said the best thing you can do is take some you time. You've been there every possible moment."

"I know. I know you are right. But it doesn't feel right."

"I'm hearing you. But, we're here now. I'm all dressed up. Cass as well, a little less black and baggy."

"You are looking amazing too" She is. Her slender form in a hugging blue dress is amazing. But she could

be dressed in a sack. I wouldn't care.

She's beautiful on the inside, that's what counts.

"Why don't you give it an hour and chill. Then if you still feel worried, we can ditch and go see Henry."

and order another. Cass is the other side of me and she's looking as lost as I feel but for different reasons. She's never been clubbing before.

grins. "This is way

to hear above the dance beat and I see some secluded booths at the back of

a booth, maybe we can talk without yelling."

looks at me and I nod towards the empty booth right at the end. She nods and picks up her

We're just going to that

a drink and round up Lance,"

long. We want to get back and see Henry tonight, and Sunday, we say

hectic. Are you okay?" Phillip

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a lot for us both. But young Henry is stable and doing well.

new baby." Phillip holds

take his

about the

let the handshake go. I'm pleased that we can

to the booth and before long I see Lance and Phillip at the edge of the dance floor deep in conversation. Phillip points to where we are sitting, and Lance gives me a wave and a

gets when he's about to do something that will probably piss me off. Honestly, there's not much

wave back and Phillip heads

entrance again, his eyes scanning the room like a hawk as he disappears into the crowded

and sits near

on his way,

'friends' he probably means his latest conquest." I shake my head. "I swear he'll never change. He makes me

stands up and waves like mad. Lisa waves back. Winona is out of the booth and the pair run to each other and hug. Then they do their secret handshake which involves

like that?" Cass asks with a frown. "All huggy and

"Every time."

"Damn."

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