I’ll bring chips.
Beau
I’ll ask Mar, but I think we’re out. The babies are in a weird sleep cycle right now. Marley’s barely sleeping.
Me
No worries. Let us know if you need anything.
Beau
Will do. Gabriel and Jane are hanging out for a few hours today, so we’re good now. I should be napping, actually.
Thomas
Get some sleep, lil’ bro.
I swipe out of the current group chat, and open up the one that is already buzzing with even more texts. Andrew’s already making plans for the weekend.
Andrew
I checked with Josie, she’s totally down to take Lenners for the weekend.
Me
That would be amazing.
Josie
I can’t wait to spend the weekend with Lennie! It’s an Auntie and Lennie weekend!
Andrew
Petals, I’m going to be there too?
Josie
I know, but still.
Me
I really appreciate this, you guys.
I let out a heavy sigh of appreciation for those two. Could I really go? In all reality, the choice is up to Lennie. If she wants me to stay home with her, I will, but if she’s okay spending the weekend with Josie and Andrew, then I don’t see why I couldn’t go. I’m still wary of leaving for the weekend, but I have to admit to myself that it will be good for a change of pace and some time on my own.
14
FALLON
“You’re sure it’s okay?” I ask my mom for probably the thousandth time.
“Go,” she simply replies. “Presley and I are fine. I am happy to help, and you know I love that I get to spend time with her.”
I give my mom a look, searching her face for any hint of insincerity. I don’t find any. I rush into her arms, giving her a tight hug. “Thank you. I will never be able to thank you enough for all your help.” The familiar guilt is still there, but I’m grateful for the opportunity to spend the weekend away. In all reality, I don’t think I’ve ever had an actual full weekend away from her.
Brad never wanted to be alone with her a whole weekend, so most of the time, I would end up going home a day early, or get a panicked call from him and have to leave altogether.
“Of course,” my mom murmurs into my hair, squeezing me tight. We pull apart, and I head down the hall to find Presley. She’s playing with some of her dolls on the floor of the room my mom has set up for her..
