Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Leo brought three of his buddies from college, and with Chunky joining in, the whole crew sprawled around the living room, swapping stories, laughing over drinks, and riding the good vibes late into the night. When they finally called it, everyone just crashed right there.

Meanwhile, Molly was prepping for her trip abroad, taking a few of the company's OGS along for the ride. Coleen drove the crew to the airport, fussing and giving a thousand reminders. "Remember, you're the face of the company out there, so zip it with the sass. If you let that sharp tongue loose, you'll come home to find it locked up, I swear."

Molly made a face. "Mom, do you think I'm clueless?"

"You're a little goof, that's for sure," Coleen shot back.

She kept rattling off work advice, but you could tell she was still worried, just like any mom. "And hey, don't go wandering off if you get lost, okay? Even if the deal doesn't go through, just make sure you come back safe."

Molly pouted. "Okay, okay, I get it, Mom."

She turned to her little boy, arms open. Wayne instantly reached up, wanting a hug.

Molly felt a wave of mom-feels and covered his cheeks in kisses. "Mommy's gonna be gone for a few days, so listen to Grandpa and Grandma, okay? Don't go missing me too much!"

Chad rolled over with her suitcase, handing off her passport. "Text me when you land."

Molly didn't hang around-she had some execs waiting on her already.

up and Molly disappeared into the

why isn't

almost-tears vanished just

still in his dad's arms, watched Molly go, looked up at Chad, then back at the

Mommy always came home

was used to it—Mom kissing him before work

he just snuggled in, cool as can be,

confirming Molly's flight had taken off, Chad turned to Coleen. "Mom, Molly's up in the air. Let's head

the first time? What if she gets tricked?" Coleen worried. "She's

little fox gets serious, even the

the car, buckled him into

thought. He's

Later that night-

The sky was dark.

tried to take Wayne upstairs for bed, but Wayne wasn't having it. No

you all

in my heart with Molly gone. I