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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

is way wilder than

some secluded booths at the back of the room away from the

booth, maybe we can talk

picks up her drink to follow. Then I see Phillip coming across the

with you? We're just going to that

drink and round up Lance," Phillip

here too long. We want to get back

you okay?" Phillip asks

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us both. But young Henry is stable and doing well. He still has

baby." Phillip holds out his hand to

take his

bummer about the whole

I'm pleased that we can put the past behind

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 sitting, and Lance gives me a wave

look. It's the one he gets when he's about to do something that will probably piss me off. Honestly,

and Phillip heads over

scanning the room like

and sits near Cass across from

way, he's just

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

waves like mad. Lisa waves back. Winona is out of the booth and the pair run to each other and hug. Then

asks

"Every time."

"Damn."

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