5

"We were so worried!" Scarlett cries as I enter the hotel room, "we looked everywhere for you!"

"I'm fine I promise," I say with a fake smile, knowing this is the last week I have with her. "I walked down the beach a little ways and got tired. I sat down to rest and must've fallen asleep."

"I'm glad you're safe," Scarlett says and Rose tugs at my shirt. I pick her up and hug her close to me.

"Sorry baby girl," I whisper and she wraps her arms around me.

"Don't leave momma," Rose whispers and t makes my chest feel like it's collapsing.

"I'll never leave you baby girl," I whisper back and kiss the top of her head, "how about we go out for some ice cream?

"Rose smiles up at me for a moment before we hear Scarlett squeal. We both look at her with wide eyes and her cheeks turn red when she realizes how loud she was. "Logan is leaving today! He'll be here tomorrow!" She cheers as she does a little happy dance. "It's a day earlier than he expected. How exciting is this! I get to spend vacation with my three favorite people!"

"Exciting!" I cheer back but in reality I want to cry. This is the last week with my best friend and I want to be happy. I just can't knowing I'm going to break her heart when I say I'm staying here and they are going back to Florida.

"Uncle Logan?" Rose asks when Scar stops squealing.

"He's coming tomorrow baby!" Scar smiles and starts squealing all over again. Rose smiles at me then starts talking about the time Logan gave her a ring pop. She was super excited because it was a ring and candy at the same time. It's so cute what amazes little kids. "Danielle Jones!"

"Is everyone okay?!" I yell out of instinct. Scar rolls her eyes before she grabs my hand and pulls me out of the room.

"You were day dreaming because you were frozen," she tells me, "I even kicked your shin and you didn't budge."

"Rose don't follow Aunt Scar," I tell my daughter as we make our way to the elevator. "She isn't the best influence."

"I'm offended," Scar mocks hurt, "even if it's good advice."

"But Aunty is pwetty," Rose argues and I smile. Scar kisses all over Rose's face as she squeals in happiness, "not as pwetty as mommy."

"Now I'm actually offended," Scar says as Rose reaches over to me. I gladly take her before I squeeze her in a tight hug.

"You're beautiful baby girl," I tell her and she smiles at me.

"Thank you momma," Rose says and my heart melts. "Is it ice cweam time now?"

"As soon as we get to the ice cream parlor down the road," I tell her once the elevator dings that it's at our floor. "You can get whatever you want."

"Lots of candy!" Rose exclaims with a bright smile on her face.

"Only today though okay?" I tell her and she nods with a wide smile.

The elevator reaches the lobby and sings once the doors open. Rose, I set her down once we got into the elevator, almost runs right out but luckily I was fast enough to grab her arm. "Ice cweam!"

"If you run off we aren't getting it Rose. You know better than to run from momma," I scold her. "Now do you think you will be good while we walk there?"

"Yes momma," Rose nods with sorry eyes, "can we get ice cweam now?" I take her hand and Scar takes her other one as we walk out of the hotel.