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“Yeah, there are some deadbeat dads out there, that’s for sure. Honestly, Mom, I never had those discussions with him, so even I don’t know.”
“Are you thinking about telling him?”
I stare silently ahead of me. Unsure how to feel right now.
“I don’t know, Mom. It’s just that everywhere I look around, you know, with Will, Austin, Andy… they’re all amazing fathers.”
Mom smiles proudly. “It’s because our family, and men, have been raised to be good people and fathers. I’m proud of all of them for being part of their kids’ lives, and not only that, wanting to be part of their lives. It’s one thing to do it because of obligation and another because you genuinely want to be there for your kids.”
She raises an important point. The last thing I want is for Hunter to feel obliged to help our kid and me.
“Do you need help upstairs, honey? I’m going to shower and text your father he is safe to come back home.”
I let out a laugh. “Poor Dad. Where was he?”
“At Uncle Noah’s watching some game. Most of the men were there.”
“I think I’m just going to sit here for a while.”
Mom touches my hand softly and then heads back into the house.
There’s so much I love about being back, but so much I miss on the East Coast. I grab my phone and text Beau even though it’s Saturday and he’s probably busy.
Me
I survived the baby shower. There was a giant stork.
Beau
Of course there was. I bet your baby was spoilt.
Me
Yes, too spoilt. It was great to catch up with family.
Beau
Mom’s super sorry she couldn’t make it. Dad was getting some awards, and she had to be in attendance. It was out in the Hamptons, so thank God I have the place to myself. They’re driving me nuts.
It’s been two weeks since I left Manhattan, and even though we have spoken almost every day, things feel like they have changed between us. I hate even thinking about it since I have no right, but Beau is a guy with needs. Without me in the picture, I’m pretty sure he’s gone back to his old ways.
Me
You’re young. Enjoy the house to yourself.
I sit here for another ten minutes with no response. With a sudden surge of jealousy, I huff while making my way back to my room. Given how big this house is, it feels like it takes me forever since my walk is more of a waddle.
My skin feels sticky from the heat, so I take a cold shower and throw on my maternity bed shirt. As I try to settle in bed, my legs begin to ache, and the exhaustion becomes too much. The drop of my heavy eyelids is hard to fight against, but then my phone rings, startling me.
“Hello,” I croak, followed by a yawn.
“Are you sleeping? Shit sorry. I had a friend come over, and they just left.”
My eyes open wide. “A friend? That was quick.”
“No, Alexa. It wasn’t a girl.”
“I never said it was.”
