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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."

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

nods and grins. "This is way wilder

getting hard to hear above the dance beat and I see some secluded booths

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

She nods and picks up her drink

Lance with you? We're just going

grab a drink and

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

about hectic. Are you okay?" Phillip asks

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stable and doing well. He still

the new baby." Phillip holds out his hand

his hand in

about the whole

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

edge of the dance floor deep in conversation. Phillip points to where we are sitting, and Lance gives me a

know that look. It's the one he gets when he's about to do something that will probably piss me off. Honestly, there's not much else he can

back and Phillip

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

as Phillip arrives and sits near Cass across from Winona and

on his way,

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

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 hands and feet and

Cass asks with a frown. "All huggy

"Every time."

"Damn."

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