Emma's POVMoving into Jake's apartment felt surreal.Sarah brought Alex and our things the next morning. Three suitcases. Some of Alex's toys. My laptop. The essentials for two weeks."This is temporary," I kept saying. To Sarah. To myself. "Just until I recover.""Sure," Sarah said with a knowing look. "Temporary."Alex ran through the apartment exploring. "Mom, look! Dad has a huge TV! And there is a park across the street! And my room here has a window that looks at the city!""It is nice, baby.""Can we stay here forever?""No. Just for two weeks while I heal.""But we could stay longer, right? We are all together like a real family now!"Jake appeared in the doorway. "Let your mom settle in, buddy. She needs to rest.""But Dad, this is so cool! We are all living together!""I know. But remember, it is temporary. Just to help Mom while she recovers."Alex's face fell. "Oh. Right. Temporary."He went to his room. Left Jake and me standing awkwardly in the living room."He is going
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