Chapter 9

I walked into the room behind LeighAnne, leaning against the wall as I watched Terri make it a show of kissing Nick.  I heard the collective ‘eww’s’ from the twins and had to grin, for she pulled away and glared at them.  I shook my head, realizing that Terri might just be walking a rather thin line with those two.

“Aight little ones, time to head out,” I told them as I clapped to get their attention.

“Mom!  We’re winning!”  I glanced from them to the TV and realized there were playing some damn video game.  Nick’s kids indeed!

“Come on, it’s time to eat.  Because, if I know your dad, he hasn’t fed you yet.”  I glanced over at Nick who ducked his head and heard Brian chuckle.  “Let’s go guys.  Maybe, if you’re good, I might let you all come back later.”  They jumped up, eager smiles on their faces at the thought of coming back to play with their dad.

“That might not work.  I had plans for Nick and