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“We’re going to keep in touch and hopefully see each other again soon.” Max looked around the corner to make sure that Caden wasn’t coming back yet. “He was a little chilly to her.”
“Was he? That’s not like him.”
“That’s what I thought, too. Lexi says he’s threatened by her because he’s hardly ever seen me with a woman.”
“Lexi is very wise. Caden could see right away that she means something to you.”
“It worries me that he might not go along with it if Lex and I decide to give it a whirl.”
“If you love her, he will, too. You just need to give him time to get used to her.”
“I guess so.”
“Do you still love her?”
“I think I might.”
“I told your father that I haven’t seen you smile like you did around her since the last time she was here.”
“I haven’t felt that way since her.”
“Feels good, right?”
“Yeah.” He rubbed the back of his neck. “Just a lot of things up in the air. She has a doctor’s appointment on Wednesday that she said is routine, but is it ever routine after what she’s been through?”
“Take your lead from her. If she says it’s routine, it’s routine.” Molly paused before she added, “That sweet girl grew into a lovely woman. Your dad and I would be thrilled to see you two back together.”
“That’s good to know.”
“Take it a day at a time. Things will work out the way they’re meant to.” She handed him a bag. “Dinner.”
“In case I forget to tell you every day of my life, you’re the best, and I love you.”
Molly hugged him. “Love you, too, and your little guy, who keeps me laughing.”
“I couldn’t do this without you.”
“I wouldn’t want you to. I get as much as I give from you and your son.”
“Best mom ever.”
“Thanks. You know that means a lot to me.”
“It’s the truth, and numerous other witnesses can attest. Cade! Let’s roll.”
Caden came into the kitchen dragging his backpack, lunch box and coat.
Daisy was right behind him. She came over to say hi to Max.
He bent to scratch her ears. “What do you say to Grammy?”
“Thank you, Grammy. See you tomorrow at pickup.”
She bent to kiss Caden. “I’ll be there.” To Max, she said, “Call me later, if necessary.”
“Thanks. For everything.”
“You got it, pal.”
