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My son blinks at me. “Why wouldn’t we get along?”
A smile tugs. “It’s different living with someone.”
“We always get along.”
“That’s one of the reasons I’m bringing this up now rather than later. I’ve been watching how you guys are together, and I wouldn’t ask if I didn’t think you liked her.”
“I do like her. Mom’s moving in with her boyfriend, too.”
I nearly do a spit-take. “She is?”
“Yeah,” Jonny shrugs. “He’s okay. Little stuck up.”
“Stuck up, huh?” I’m guessing she got her wish then; he’s got money.
We filled out the paperwork months ago, and it’s just a matter of time before our divorce is official, but neither of us act as if we’re holding onto anything from our marriage, except for our son. But, thankfully, ever since Shelby started therapy and had her breakthrough, she’s gotten along better with Jonny — been a better mother. Even if she does act more like his friend.
She cares more.
It’s impacted him in a good way. Given him more confidence.
I sip my coffee. “Your mom and I have already talked about it. I’ve been waiting for you.”
“Oh, well I’m fine with it. Would she stay in your room?”
I clear my throat. “Yes.”
“Lucky.”
A laugh explodes from me. “Lucky?!”
“I wish Mary could stay with me in my room.”
With a smirk I tell him, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the Cocker tree.”
“What’s that mean?”
“You’ll find out when you’re older.”
“I think Willow is really nice. But what about Grandma and Aunty Sylvia? Don’t they need her there?”
“She’ll still work there. I’ll let her use my Jeep to drive over.”
“Huh,” he nods, scooping eggs. “This gives them another room to rent for retreats.”
I lean over and brush my fingers through his sandy-brown hair. “You’re a smart guy, Jonny, you know that?”
“I know,” he shrugs.
“That’s right, kid.” I grin, leaning back with pride. “Own it. That’s what we Cockers do.”
His green eyes sparkle with a smile that doesn’t meet his mouth. “Dad? Do you love her?”
“I do.”
“You didn’t hesitate.”
“There is no hesitation.”
