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He lifts Liam, and we rush through the building and into the cafeteria.
“Who were those people, Mommy? And why did we have to go in so fast? All of my friends wanted to see me and Brady.”
“I know, buddy. I’m sorry. But it’s more complicated than it seems. How about we get you some pancakes now?”
I smile reassuringly towards Liam the entire breakfast. But, in reality, I’m just as confused as he is. He’s gotten so attached to Brady, but that damn interview keeps creeping back into my thoughts.
What if he finds out? He doesn’t want any kids tying him down. What would it do to Liam to know?
The whole encounter has me all out of whack. I really don’t know what to say or what to do. I feel like I’m damned if I’m honest with him—he’ll see Liam as a burden, and I’d be violating Lucy’s final request.
But, on the other side of the coin, there’s Liam. Who very obviously wants a father in his life.
I hate indecision, but I’m not ready to tell or not tell. So I decide: I’m going to do nothing for now and see where things are going to go.
Brady and I sit on either side of Liam and enjoy a perfectly mediocre, nutritionally incomplete pancake breakfast.
Liam is all smiles with every bite and every sip of chocolate milk, as is his father.
When the breakfast ends, Brady and I say our goodbyes to Liam, letting him run off to class.
“Well, that was fun,” Brady says.
“You think so?” I ask.
“Yeah. He’s a really sweet kid, Izzie. You’re doing a great job with him. And I’m glad I could help make his day. I know it’s been rough for you guys.”
“Yeah. Well, thank you, Brady. It means a lot to us both that you did this for him today.”
