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325 Chicken Soup for the Soul (Winona)

I've called Jayden three times now. Nothing. He's not answering, and it's 3 a.m. over there. What the hell Is he doing? My mind's racing, and it's not helping that I've got this news about Henry.

We'd hoped he'd be cleared to travel in four weeks from when Jayden left. Which means I could have been going in two weeks. But his doctor is concerned as he's been so unsettled.

He wants to make sure he investigates every possible reason for that before letting him out of his sight. I get it, and I'm so glad he's being thorough and not just blaming me for bad mothering, but it adds another possible 4 weeks onto when I can leave for Europe. Anne offered to be with them tonight and Beth said she could stay until after the kids were all asleep, so I've taken Lisa up on an offer for a girl's night out and Lisa also got Cass to come along.

But not being able to reach Jayden is messing with my vibe, especially after the Sofia call early this

morning.

"Maybe he's just passed out from all the business crap? Lisa suggests, swirling her wine glass around." Sounds like he's under the pump.

I nod, wanting it to be just that. "Yeah, maybe. But still... three calls?"

Cass scoffs and leans back in her chair. "Men. Always MIA when you need them. Am I right?"

"Preach it, sista." Lisa says and gives her a high-five. "I dated Lance again last week and now he can't answer a call."

him?" I say, but I wonder if Lisa

Lisa won't be upset that he kinda hit on me, and I kinda responded. But still, I haven't told her yet. "What

Gabriel and I have done nothing but fight

that makes her pissed. She doesn't need my judgment tonight. Doesn't mean it's all a failure. Crap happens in every relationship. I can't even pretend to know better after marrying Jayden again after what he's put

caused him as much trauma in ways but he's here

Cass, just to check

I guess happens. I think being with one person is getting a little old for me. I'm not up for

is what we do best. Especially when it comes to our current relationships, or lack of them." Cass just grins. "Honestly, I'm kinda done with the whole relationship thing, I think. But I

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like a champion."

our girl. Perfect. Tonight should go well. I'll get the

mocktail, I need a clear head for these

a look. "You feeling okay?" She waves over the drinks waiter and makes the

in for some tests all next week and I need to not be hungover. This might delay me leaving for Europe by four weeks. That's what I need to tell Jayden." "Right, no wonder you're pissed he's ghosting you." Lisa

bit much of an assumption." But maybe he

teasing. When did you guys last

woke me so I could meet Sofia, the

skeptical.

fruity mocktail while the other

hour?" Cass says after a cough from the

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