I turned, reached out to her head, pulled her forward and kissed her softly. "Your Mom's great. She only wants the best for you. Me too. I'm nuts about you, you know?"She blushed, smiling. "Not too crazy for you?"I shook my head. "I'm gonna screw up now and then. I don't know how to handle some of this. You need to be open and honest with me. I'll get better."She looked on the verge of tears. "I don't know how. You've been perfect."I laughed. "You're setting me up for a fall. I'm not perfect. Far from it. But I'm willing to do whatever you need. Whatever. You only have to let me know."She smiled. "I could use another kiss."Valentina tugged me away. "Incoming. Keep the kisses indoors, kids. Impressionable youngsters are watching."The number of kids had slowed, but a trio was laughing, walking up the path. I felt the hands sliding down my sides, retrieving the treats. "One of each, for each of them," Raven said, three bags in her hands. She flipped them over so all the writing wa
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