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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."

another. Cass is the other side of me and she's looking as

"This is

above the dance beat and I see some secluded booths at the back of the room away from the dance

go get a booth, maybe we can talk without yelling." I stand up

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

Lance with you? We're just going

grab a drink and round up Lance,"

get back and see Henry tonight, and Sunday, we say goodbye to

about hectic. Are you

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stable and doing well. He still has a

on the new baby." Phillip holds out his

take his hand in a

a total bummer about

I'm pleased that we can put

all head 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

to do something that will probably piss me off. Honestly, there's not much else he can

wave back and Phillip

is already heading toward the entrance again, his eyes scanning the room like a hawk as he disappears into

and sits near

on his way, he's just

swear he'll never change. He

booth and the pair run to each other and hug. Then they do their secret handshake which

asks with a frown. "All

"Every time."

"Damn."

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