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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

is

the dance beat and I see some secluded

go get a booth, maybe we can talk without

up her drink to follow. Then I see Phillip coming across the dance floor. "Hey!" He calls and

hey, Phillip. Is Lance with you? We're just going to that booth over there."

and round up

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

hectic. Are you

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But young Henry is stable

new baby." Phillip holds out his hand

Phillip." I take his hand in a firm

bummer about the

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

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,

probably piss me off. Honestly, there's not much else he can do to upset my week after the encounter

Phillip heads over to

heading toward the entrance again, his eyes scanning the room like a hawk

arrives and sits

way, he's just

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

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

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

"Every time."

"Damn."

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