chapter 36

Rex

Six months later...

I stand outside of Leo's school with my baseball cap pulled low over my forehead and dark sunglasses on. As usual, I try not to stand out.

However, since Isabella and I became an item, Ocotillo Valley has gotten used to my visits every six weeks. Not to mention all of the pictures of us circulating the internet from our tour antics this summer.

"Psst."

I look up and see the face of a smiley Asian man. "Hey, Andrew."

"What's up man?" he says, holding out his hand.

I clap his hand with mine and give him a genial, one-armed hug. "How've you been?"

"Been good, been good. Isabella didn't tell me you'd be back so soon."

"We were trying to keep it a surprise for Leo."

Andrew gushes, "Aw, that's sweet."

If I can make Leo's life special in any way, I'll do it. I'm making up for lost time, although I guess I always will be. There are worse things than throwing myself into the love I have for my son. I'd definitely like more so I can be someone's dad from the very start,