Is there life after death? I don’t know, but I died after you left, and I’m still alive. – William C. HannanThe levity of Sunday morning was nowhere to be found on Wednesday. Dean’s tears were back in full force as she prepared to say goodbye to her mother.The night before at the viewing, she had stayed for as long as she could. But when she had reached her breaking point, she had slipped away for a breath of air. JD followed her and was grateful when Reese texted him.Take her homeJD found her in a side room of the church, sitting on the floor. At first, he did not see her in the dark corner. Her soft voice saying his name drew his attention. Sitting on the floor with her, he pulled her into his lap and let her cry.When she had cried herself to sleep, he texted Reese saying he needed help. He included a picture of Dean and where they were. Reese appeared almost immediately and carried her out to the car. Jaxon had driven them back home and then JD took her to his room.She woke u
Everybody has a job to do, and you just know that every day you have to what it takes to get there. – J. J. WattMarnie and Ella sat at the back of the sanctuary and for once they did not argue or whine. And when Ella began to cry, as she was prone to do, Marnie hugged her close without a deep sigh or complaint. They had only met Mary a few times and were there more for Reese than anything else.“That poor baby.” Ella whispered as Dean spoke about her mother.Marnie kissed the top of her head and agreed. The blonde little rested her head on the brat’s shoulder and Marnie knew that Ella was fighting to not suck her thumb. When she was emotional, her little personality ruled her. And this, watching a child say goodbye to her mother, was emotional.They were some of the first ones to leave the church and get in their car.“I know you don’t feel like a big girl, but you did really good.” Marnie told the younger woman. “Thank you.” Ella whispered as her thumb went into her mouth.Marnie s
Today is the oldest you have been and the youngest you’ll ever be again. – Eleanor RooseveltJD woke up on his birthday with Dean laying on his shoulder. Since the first night that she had spent in his bed, this was where she had slept. He was not going to object, he enjoyed sleeping with her.The only problem he had was in the mornings.He very carefully slid out of her arms and then made his way into the bathroom. Turning on the shower, he stripped out of his pajamas and tossed them in the hamper. Stepping into the shower, he looked down at the hard member. Not for the first time, he thought that Reese had more strength than he did.Forgetting the man and picturing the woman in his bed, he wrapped his hand around his cock. Thanks to their shower together and her stunt afterwards, he didn’t have to imagine her body. Her plump breasts, trim waist and strong thighs. The well-trimmed patch of hair between her legs led to what he knew could be his piece of heaven. She would be tight, ha
You are proof that love before first sight does exist. – Areceli M. ReamThe first Saturday in February, Helen and Bunny went shopping for the babies. Jolene and Dean went with them also. While they were loving the Nightmare Before Christmas themed items, the expectant mothers were looking at the more traditional fare.“I would totally do Jack and Sally for my nursery.” Dean admitted.“OH!” Jolene turned around with a stuffed Zero. “Does Monster need this?”“You have no idea how much he needs that.” Dean said.“What size is his bed?” Jolene asked, picking up a crib set.“I need a buggy.” Dean declared and the two went towards the front of the store.Zack followed them at a discreet distance without drawing attention to himself.“I’m glad she decided to come.” Bunny told Helen as they were looking at Pooh Bear décor.“That was all Jolene.” Helen said.“Really?” Helen laughed. “Jolene told Dean that we were going to surround her with pastels and pretty bows.” They both looked at the p
You know my feelings: Everyday is a gift. It’s just, does it have to be a pair of socks? – Tony Soprano“Dean told me an interesting story about the house.” JD said as he and Reese jogged on the treadmills at Golden Iron.Reese chuckled. “The guy that built the house got killed by the Mafia?”“Yeah. She didn’t seem very convinced.”“She used to be.” Reese admitted. “The family that built the compound actually wanted to turn it into a hotel. The bottom floor was for them, and the top floor was for the hotel. My house was originally two joined cabins. Which is why it’s a weird L-shape. Shortly after they finished it, their financing backed out.”“How did she get the idea of the mafia?”“When she was about eight, she was obsessed with the Sopranos.”“Who would let an eight-year-old watch the Sopranos?”Reese grinned at the younger man. “Her favorite uncle.”“You?” JD laughed.“Never said that I was a good uncle.” Reese shrugged as both machines e
All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. – Charles M. SchulzBunny didn’t realize what she had gotten herself into when she handed over her dreaded gender reveal to Dean and Jolene. Since Valentine’s Day was on a Saturday, Reese’s restaurants were already booked full of reservations. The next obvious choice was the big house. Jolene and Dean added pink and blue fairy lights to the white ones that were always on the large deck and around the pool. The tables had pink or blue tablecloths with cupid centerpieces. Jolene had been concerned with the paper centerpieces being blown away.“Zip ties.” Dean said holding long white zip ties in her hand. She showed Jolene and Helen how to anchor the centerpieces to the red bricks. Decorative tulle was then hot glued onto the bricks. “When we’re done, we strip them and put them back in the corner for the next party.”“You’ve done this once or twice.” Helen laughed as the princesses set up an assemb
Self-defense is not just a set of techniques; it’s a state of mind, and it begins with the belief that YOU are worth defending. – Rorion GracieShelby thought that Neo was an idiot.Not with business. He was good with business. And he knew how to keep his clients and employees happy. They had never made it that far, but she was certain that he knew how to keep a woman happy.And this is why she thought that he was an idiot.Shelby was driving out to the new facilities, house, compound, whatever he was calling it. Nate sat in the backseat of her pickup chatting happily about what he and Uncle Neo were going to do tonight. Ever since Neo said that he had signed both Shelby and Jolene up for the RAD class, the only thing that Nate could talk about was his Thursday nights with Uncle Neo.Nate seemed to think that this was going to become a regular thing. She didn’t have the heart to tell him that this was only a three-week course. She waved at Chris who was work
My best dreams and worst nightmares have the same people in them. – PhilipposAfter class, Jolene and Shelby stopped for a burger at a fast-food place.“I can’t believe that little girl…” Jolene said softly.“Oh my God, yeah. When her mom called, she asked what the age cut off was and I’ve never been asked that before.” Shelby admitted. “I went and talked to Neo and she’s doing the class and Andre is also meeting with her and her mom and sisters. Did you see the story about the little girl that was raped by her neighbor on a dare?”“Oh God.” Jolene whispered as she covered her mouth. “She’s a baby.”“I know. I won’t even tell you what Neo said. Mainly because I don’t use language like that.”“I’ve never heard him really use bad language.”“He did that day. A lot of it.” Shelby shook her head. “After he made the arrangements, he disappeared down into the gun range for about an hour.”“He said something about teaching me how to shoot.” Jolene said nervo