Calvin’s POVThe view from the conference room stretches out over the city, a sprawling skyline bathed in the late afternoon glow. It’s familiar—home. But today, it feels different. Lighter. No more war to fight, no more enemies lurking in the shadows. Just a future stretching wide open in front of
Serena’s POVThe backyard is buzzing with life.Laughter fills the air, blending with the sizzle of the grill and the scent of barbecue. The warm LA sun casts long shadows across the patio, the golden glow stretching over the lawn where the kids are running wild.Collin is chasing Elijah in endless
Calvin’s POVThe sun sets slow, stretching pinks and oranges across the sky, painting the backyard in golden light. It’s one of those perfect LA evenings—warm, easy, humming with the kind of energy that only comes when you know everything is exactly where it’s supposed to be.Everyone is gathered ar
Midnight Feedings & Whispered Confessions Serena’s POVI am so tired.The kind of tired that settles into your bones, that makes your limbs feel heavier, that turns your brain into mush. The nursery is dim, lit only by the soft glow of the nightlight.I shift slightly in the rocking chair, adjusti
Daddy vs. the PTA Moms Bill’s POVI don’t know how I got here.That’s the first thing I think as I sit in this painfully bright elementary school cafeteria, surrounded by folding chairs, clipboards, and an army of PTA moms who look like they’ve been planning world domination since the crack of dawn.
The “Relaxing” Beach Day Gone Wrong Serena’s POVIt was supposed to be relaxing.That was the word Bill used this morning as he packed the car. “Babe, let’s just have a nice, relaxing beach day with the kids.” He said it so confidently, like he really believed it, like we weren’t bringing three chi
Love Notes in the ChaosSerena’s POVIt starts with a note on the coffee maker.Morning, beautiful. Coffee’s on me today. – BI smile, running my fingers over the little yellow sticky note, still groggy from getting the kids ready. Bill must’ve left it before heading to work. The coffee is already b
Collin’s First Crush (And Bill’s Meltdown)Bill’s POVI’ve fought in boardrooms. I’ve gone head-to-head with some of the most cutthroat businessmen in the industry. I’ve stared down threats, handled chaos, and built a life from the ground up.None of that prepared me for what happened today.Because
Sunset Barbecue & Forever LoveSerena’s POVThere’s something about a perfect summer evening that makes me feel like we’ve done something right.The sun is just starting to set, casting that golden glow over our backyard, and the smell of barbecue fills the air. Kids’ laughter rings through the spac
The Sleepover from HellBill’s POVI don’t know how I got roped into this.One minute, I was minding my business, thinking about kicking back with a beer and watching the Lakers game. The next?I’m hosting a damn sleepover.Collin—our sweet, energetic, too-smart-for-his-own-good son—managed to convi
When Serena Got DrunkBill’s POVIt started out as a normal night.Just me, Serena, and a rare moment of freedom—no kids, no responsibilities, and no reason to be in bed by 10 p.m.I should’ve known it was going to get wild when she ordered her first margarita and said, “I deserve this.”By the thir
The Twins’ First Birthday BashSerena’s POVI told myself we were going to keep it simple.Something small, just close family and friends, maybe a cake, a few balloons, and a couple of presents. Nothing over the top.But I should’ve known better.Because the moment Calvin found out we were celebrati
The Worst Date Ever (And the Best Night After)Serena’s POVTonight was supposed to be perfect.A night just for us—no kids, no work stress, no last-minute interruptions. Just Bill and me, dressed up, out on the town, basking in the kind of luxury we rarely get to indulge in anymore. A night where w
Couples Therapy (Because Why Not?)Bill’s POVI have done a lot of things for my wife.I have sat through terrible rom-com marathons. I have held her purse in the middle of crowded shopping malls. I have eaten kale.But this?This might be the worst.Because somehow, someway, I have let Serena drag
When Serena Got JealousSerena’s POVI am not the jealous type.I am not the kind of woman who gets territorial, who glares at waitresses for being too friendly, or who overanalyzes every interaction Bill has with another woman.But this?This is different.Because Bill’s new assistant is young, fli
The Great Twin EscapeBill’s POVThere are few things in life more terrifying than waking up in the middle of the night to an eerie, unnatural silence.That’s what does it—the silence.When you’re the parent of three kids, you develop a sixth sense about these things. Normal nights come with backgro
Teaching Collin About LoveSerena’s POVIt starts at bedtime.Collin is curled up under his dinosaur blanket, his stuffed triceratops tucked beneath his arm, when he suddenly tilts his head and asks, “Mommy, how do you know when you love someone?”I pause, his question catching me off guard.From wh