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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."

Cass is the other side of me and she's looking as lost as I feel

is way wilder

some

can talk without yelling." I stand up and grab

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

Phillip. Is Lance with you? We're just going to that booth

and round up

too long. We want to get back and see

you

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both. But young Henry is stable and

new baby." Phillip holds out his hand

I take his hand in

about the

let the handshake go. I'm pleased that we can put the past behind us

the dance floor deep in conversation. Phillip points to where

about to do something that will probably piss me off.

Phillip heads over to

eyes scanning the room like

head as Phillip arrives and sits near

way, he's just finding

my head. "I swear he'll never change.

She 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

like that?" Cass asks

"Every time."

"Damn."

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