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my hair. “Will she sleep well in here tonight? I’d hate to move her.”
“I think she might have the best sleep in her life,” I said. “You really are the best man. I love you and love that you, obviously, aren’t a rascal like the others, eh?”
Jim smirked. “I never made it into the story. I was back at home working with the mules.”
I covered my laugh. “You’re such a nut.” I rubbed his chest, “I love this. I love us.”
“Me too, more than you know,” he said.
“I am so tired.”
“Do I need to tell you a story too?” He chuckled, and I could see his eyes were tired.
“You just did. The happily ever after part with food is all I needed to hear.”
Jim snuggled around me, and as we fell asleep, I couldn’t stop thanking God that Addy and I had found someone so remarkable.
Chapter Thirty-Six
Avery
I woke up to an empty bed, wondering where Addy and Jim were. I was sure that if Addy’d had a rough morning, still thinking about her dad, then Jim would have woken me up. Addy slept soundly last night, and even though I should have knocked the hell out, I slept with one eye open, my mind still trying to settle down.
I heard giggling coming from downstairs, so I got up, pulled down my tank, and readjusted my comfy shorts. I walked out onto Jim’s luxurious balcony and looked down at the pool. It was more like a fucking patio out here than a balcony. It was arranged with large pots with palms in them, another fire pit, expensive outdoor furniture, and beautiful rugs to tie it all together. This view went on for eternity, and it was magnificent. I redirected my attention when I heard Addy squeal, but I saw no waves in the infinity pool below.
Where the hell are they? What time is it? I thought, happy and fulfilled with this gorgeous new day. I was leaving the garbage of yesterday’s hell in the past and not letting it ruin this.
I walked downstairs and into the kitchen to see Addy, sitting on the counter and stirring what looked to be green pancake mix while Jim was cooking at her side.
“Mommy!” Addy wiggled her legs. “We making green eggs, look!”
“Green eggs and ham, eh?” I laughed and kissed her forehead before I wrapped my arms around Jim as he intently worked his stovetop like a master of culinary. “Good morning, handsome.”
He leaned his head over, and I gave him a peck on his cheek.
“Ew, mom, that’s gross.” She giggled, stirring her green scrambled eggs. “Green eggs and ham!” she teased at Jim.
“I will not eat them, Jim I am!” he said with a laugh.
“Jim said this is so gross,” she said in her adorable little Shirley Temple voice. “You will eat them. Yes, you will.” She was so animated and happy that I couldn’t help but smile.
“The coffee’s fresh, Av,” he said, pointing tongs in the direction of his coffee mugs and French press.
I poured myself a cup and leaned against the counter, watching the two. “I have to say, I like it when you call me that.”
Jim smirked. “I like it when you call me Jim,” he said with a sexy wink.
“Yes. His name is Jim now, Mom,” Addy confirmed.
“Got it. And Jim I am is not eating his own food?”
“The only green things Jim eats are vegetables,” he said, sliding the ham off the griddle and onto a plate.
“Now, that’s gross,” Addy said.
“That’s healthy, little missy,” Jim teased, taking the bowl of scrambled green eggs from her. “Even my doctor says so.”
“Doctors, ugh.” Addy dramatically sighed as she watched Jim cooking her eggs.
“Oh,” I said, sipping more coffee. “You don’t like doctors?”
“They boring, Momma,” Addy answered me.
Jim smirked. “You know my brother is a doctor, and my friend is one too.”
“No way, mister,” she said in a playful voice.
“Yes way,” he said, looking at her. “And Jake and Collin might cry when they find out that you think they are boring.”
“Oh.” Addy cringed, crinkling her nose. “They’re my friends,” she said thoughtfully.
“They are fun,” I added with a smile. “And they are doctors. They save lives, Addy.”
“Okay.” She sighed. “But I’m not eating veggies. I don’t care how much they love me,” she said, her eyebrows raised to emphasize how serious she was about the subject.
“What if Collin and Jake say you should so you can grow big and strong?” I asked while Jim held back his laughter.