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“We wanted to let you know that you and the baby aren’t alone,” Presley says.

Tears well in my eyes. “Please don’t make me cry.”

It’s the smallest of things, but the reminder that I have a family—even if not blood related—is what I needed tonight. No matter how things go with Grant, I have these women with me.

It’s all I ever needed.

But maybe there’s some room to add Grant, and Luke, into my found family.

The doorbell rings and my nerves go back to swarming.

I’ve never been so nervous and excited before a date.

Chapter Twenty

GRANT

“Where are you guys going?” Luke asks, shoveling a mouthful of fruity cereal into his mouth.

“I’m taking her to the steak restaurant.”

“Is that the only place to take a date in town?”

I shrug a shoulder. “I mean, we’re not going to get pancakes tonight.”

“Good idea, Dad. You want to impress her,” he says.

“Do I need to be worried about impressing her?” I ask.

“I mean, I think so.”

“Why’s that?” I straighten my tie in the bathroom mirror.

“I don’t know a lot about girls, but I think you’d want to go out with her again. And not just for the baby, right?”

“You know.” I shut off the bathroom light and walk into the kitchen. “For being only fourteen, you’re pretty insightful.”

“I try.” He smiles at me. “Which is why you’re taking her to the nicest place in town.”

“Exactly.” I clap him on the shoulder. “There’s some snacks in the fridge if you want anything later. Not sure when I’ll be home, but I’ll have my phone if you need anything.”

“I’m not going to wait up for you, if that’s what you’re asking.”

“I think I’m the one that’s supposed to wait up for you,” I say.

“Whatever.” Luke slurps down the milk in his bowl before getting up and setting the empty dish in the sink. “Tell Georgia I said hi.”

“I will. And maybe try not to play video games all night? Maybe read a book or something.”

“Mom is going to call me tonight,” he says.

“Where are they now?” I ask.

My ex might drive me crazy, but I’m always polite for the sake of Luke.

“She’s home. Randy isn’t going to be traveling as much now.”

I pick up my wallet and stuff it into my pocket and grab my keys. “I know school starts soon, so if you want to go visit her, we can make it work.”