Kathy was unpacking boxes in her apartment. Heck, the place wasn’t an apartment. It seemed like a mansion compared to her earlier home. She’d never had rooms this large. Kathy loved the large airy feel of the space, with its large windows, exposed brick, and barn wood floors. Heath called it the carriage house and she could see carriages stored in this building ages ago. It made her creative juices flow as she set up her workroom. A room dedicated for her work. She didn’t have to sleep in the ink-scented, printer-filled room. Parker didn’t understand her glee. She’d seen his condo. The man lived in his own condo. Now he lived next to her. She’d see his slick form every day. Gad, she’d been there while he unpacked some of his things. Kathy had to leave when he started unpacking his clothes. Did she not notice the appeal of a man wearing a corset? Or that they made them for men. Parker’s corset looked like a structured suit vest. Kathy didn’t know they made corse

Geoff sat in the waiting room of the hospital’s fracture clinic. He’d be getting the dumb cast off finally. His leg itched, and it was smelly. His mom couldn’t attend as she was unable to walk, but now she can stand and mentioned she’ll try to come in a few days. Geoff had his dad with him, which was fun in so many ways. Keith Sims’ dad worked at the hospital, and he recognized Geoff. He’d called security because he didn’t see his mom and didn’t recognize his dad. But his dad quickly cleared it up and Keith’s dad didn’t get in trouble. His dad made sure of that. He even complimented Keith’s dad for looking out for a child’s safety. “Okay, this won’t hurt, and it won’t cut you. Can I show it for you?” “Really? It sounds scary. Like something the gardener would use.” “Yes, well, it’s made to only cut off casts, but it’s like tools a gardener or construction worker would use. But I wouldn’t recommend usin

Ivy couldn’t believe how present Heath became. Present for Geoffrey and herself, that is. He’d planned everything and stunned her when he revealed how he’d remembered her dream wedding one evening. He’s changed from the man who only cared about marriage paperwork. But what had Ivy scratching her head was he’d written it all down and he wanted her to review it to ensure her wishes hadn’t changed. Or she preferred a newer style. Her preferences and opinions now took a precedence they never had before. Heath ensured that she and Geoff enjoyed the best at the Allerfords’ beachfront event. Heath went with Geoffrey shopping for clothes, as well as for school supplies. Geoff looked like an entirely different child, right down to his expensive new haircut and running shoes. Ivy initially dismissed it, as Geoff naturally outgrows clothes and requires haircuts. That happened to boys his age. She’d finish but clothing in one size to buy

Ivy and the other wives could head off for several potential disasters. Finally, she witnessed Heath’s efforts to make the day of a dream come true. Thankfully, the wedding planner realized how dated and difficult achieving this was to arrange. In the end, Heath got what he wanted, and Ivy understood him better. He’d kept a storage space of things he couldn’t part with that she’d left behind when she’d left. One of which was a dream book all about her dream wedding. She’d made the book about a decade before she met Heath in her teens, like many girls. So, it was out of date by the time she’d met him. The only reason he’d known about the book was she’d found it one day and told him about it. But she’d forgotten about it. With help from her new friends and the planner, they could achieve their goals. Ivy got stronger and walking became easier. She returned to work and life continued. Geoff now seemed content with his two reliable parents.

Geoff enter his new school. He realized his insignificance among the other kids in school, but this time, he wasn’t alone. Three kids he met at the cottage a few weeks back were with him. They were his friends; they said to him. He’d accept it because his dad said he needed to make friends to learn to be like him. “Thanks for bringing me, Kathy. We know where we’re going.” Kathy blinked at Geoff in surprise. Geoff desired to appear as a helpless child, needing help to navigate the school corridors. “Okay, quick check then. Have you got your bag, water bottle, lunch, phone, and hat?” “Yup.” Geoff said. He insisted on wearing a fedora he found as his dad unpacked a box of old clothes. “Okay, then go seize the day and try to avoid getting in trouble. Don’t forget your security is in the parking lot. No leaving the school grounds without them and they’ll bring you home. Parker is with your dad today and I’m getting my workroom se