Helma let out a sigh, "Look, whether you tell Mom and Dad or not, I've got to meet this mystery guy before we go any further."The last thing she wanted was for her little sister to fall for the wrong person.After a brief silence, Ximena's shy voice floated from the phone. "Hey, you've met him befo
Cole and Helma made their way to the car waiting at the curb."Let me drive you home," he offered."No thanks, I've got my own ride," Helma said, shaking her head.Her heart was pounding in her chest, a clear sign that she needed to keep her distance from him right now.Cole did not push the issue.
Days flew by, and before Helma knew it, four had zipped past.Life for Helma was pretty straightforward these days: clock in at Westwood Joint Department when the sun was up, and when it dipped down, she'd be back at King Residence, kicking back and occasionally calming her BFF's pre-engagement jitt
Helma spun on her heel, ready to walk away, but Owen caught her wrist with a firm grip. She faced him again and was met with a gravity in Owen's eyes she had never seen before."I get it, you don't trust me. With my track record, I can't blame you." Dipping his hand into his pocket, Owen fished out
Owen's gaze was icy as he glared at Chandler. "What's it to you what happens between me and Hemmy?"Chandler, quick to anger, let out a mocking laugh at Owen's words and rolled up his sleeves, ready for a brawl. "Alright, I'm gonna show you what's what. And quit calling her Hemmy all the time."Owen
Chandler and Liam were lounging on a sofa not too far behind Helma.Chandler's brow was furrowed as he watched the shyly grinning boy.He was confused. "I thought Hemmy only had one brother. When did she pick up another little bro?"Liam squinted, observing Alan with a keen eye. Seeing the boy's ear
Her phone buzzed in her pocket. It was a message from Cole.Cole: [Hey, it's your bro's big day. Jordan's dropped off my present. Take it easy, okay?]A smile flickered across Helma's face, but it was quickly overshadowed by the memory of Owen's awkward confession and the video call Liam had sprung
The engagement party was over, and as the afternoon turned to five, Neil escorted Wanda back to the Cox residence.Later that evening, Yosef, concerned about the company back in Pacific City, took his leave.Grandma Mary and Mira had settled into a cozy routine at King Residence, opting to extend th