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“First, let’s talk about Jay. Are you sure about him?”
“Yes.”
“One hundred percent?”
“Yes. He’s been amazing, Mama. He watches holiday movies with me and Hope. He went shopping with me for the ball. He comes to Hope’s football games. Not to mention the dates and sweet moments we’ve shared. It’s like high school but so much better. We’ve been honest about our fears, and we both want a relationship that will last. Neither of us is shying away from commitment.”
“Well, obviously, applying for a job in Texas shows your commitment, but what is he doing to show you his?”
“Besides showing up? Because you know that’s something Will would’ve never done.”
“I know, honey. I just...” Her mom sighed. “I don’t want you following a man.”
“I’m not. Jay hasn’t asked me to make the move. If anything, he’s been telling me to trust God for the details. Well, this job fits perfectly, and Andrea told me there’s a local teacher who wants the kindergarten spot if I leave.”
“If you’re that committed, you’re envisioning marriage, I assume.”
Bebe nodded.
“Then why not sign those papers from Will and let Jay adopt Hope? If you’ll marry, you can make the transition so he’s her father in every way.”
Her mom had a point. Though they’d talked about their relationship, Bebe hadn’t talked a lot about Hope and Jay’s role in her life. Not because she didn’t want to know, but becauseshe was trying to stay present in the moment and not control every detail. Jay was wonderful with Hope, and Hope liked and respected him.
Ugh, why was conversation so necessary in every part of life?
“I guess I should talk to him,” she said.
“Does that scare you?”
“A little.”
“Why?” Her mom watched her expectantly.
“Communication has never been my strong suit. I don’t know how to share my heart without fearing the outcome.”
“But you said Jay has shared with you and vice versa.”
She nodded. “He has. He doesn’t want to make the same mistakes.”
“Then you don’t either. Talk to him, Bebe. Go from there.”
“You’re right.”
She could just head over to the Walker residence and bare her heart. Surely Jay wanted the same things she did, so this conversation was merely a formality. Nothing shocking had to be said.
Bebe grabbed a light jacket and headed outdoors. There was a cold front expected tonight, but so far the temperatures remained mild. She rapped her knuckles on the front door as her mind thought of talking points.
The door opened, and Jay smiled at her. “Hey, you. I wasn’t expecting you.”
“I know, but I wanted to see you.” She bit her lip. “You busy?”
“Nah, just watching the game.”
“Basketball?”
Jay nodded. “Do you want something to eat or drink?”
“No.”
