Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Henry turned to look at his mom, who'd just asked him a question. "Where's

Mommy? I want a bath~"

Translation: Hurry up, come help your darling with his bath~

But Mia just kept her head down, scrolling through her phone.

Ignored by his mom, Henry was scooped up by his dad and marched off to the

bathroom. Henry scowled. "I want Mommy to give me a bath~" He wrinkled his

nose at his dad. "Daddy stinks~"

Andre just shook his head. "You better behave. Your mom's been ready to blow a

fuse these past few days. Trust me, if you don't want to get caught in the crossfire,

keep your distance and do what I say."

So Henry let his dad bathe him. But that didn't stop him from sneaking a quick

kiss on Andre's cheek in the steamy bathroom, his little lips puckered, hair damp

and cheeks rosy. "Love Daddy-"

That sweet father-son moment lasted all of three minutes.

The second they were out of the bathroom, Henry dashed out still naked-and

sprinted straight for his mom. He threw himself at Mia's back with a wild hug,

cheek squished up, his baby voice chirping, "Where's Mommy? Daddy's coming

after you-"

Andre just stood there, speechless.

looked from her husband to Henry, whose face was

picked him up by the arm,

light swats, and plopped

brothers

boys were flopped together on the bed,

up trying to keep

was the first one to call it a night.

tire her out so she'd sleep in the next

looking ready for a serious talk. "So, I heard from our

you're planning to

Molly had already gone to bed, too. That night,

the company. "Hey, keep me posted on Molly's work.

out, or leaves early-tell me

"Yes, Mr. Bruce."

next day, the summer

the middle of the hottest afternoon,

the sun-suddenly left

was supposed to be at

student Anya opened the door at

streets were empty; nobody wanted to brave

the suburbs, past empty lots, did a

a small black

girls sat faces

thing I can

we made it

I borrowed my

has a

feeling a bit proud of

planning for once.

checked the rearview mirror. Molly added, "Don't worry. My dad's car

have one."

what's your dad

my

Molly got