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“Your son is great.” Bebe smiled softly at him.
“He is. I’m glad you see that too.” His father waved awkwardly. “Well, I’ve got to work on my sermon for tomorrow.”
“Praying all the words come together, Dad,” Jay said.
Surprise filled his father’s eyes. “Thank you.”
As soon as he left, Bebe let out a small “Wow.”
“Surprised we can be civil?” Jay asked.
“That was more than civil. That was kindness, and I think I saw him smile.”
Jahleel laughed. “I had the same thought. We had a good talk the other day, and he’s been trying.”
“And you’re good? Happy with the talk and the outcome?”
He nodded.
“I’m so glad, Jahleel.”
“So am I. Who knew I needed to come back home?”
“God. You remember, He’s in the details.”
“Thank goodness. Every time I got in the mix, things went south real fast.”
She chuckled. “Agreed. And thatwow... it was also about that kiss.”
He grinned. “We should do that more, but maybe when my dad’s not in the house.”
“Agreed.”
“What should we do tonight?”
“Hmm, I don’t know. I plan on waking up early tomorrow. Hope wants reindeer pancakes for her birthday.”
“Reindeer pancakes?” He stared into Bebe’s pretty green eyes. “You’re an amazing mom, you know that right?”
“I just want her to feel special on her day. It’s so hard having a birthday right before Christmas. I want her to know that even though we’re celebrating Christ the next day, I’ll never forget how I got my own special bundle the night before.”
“I got her something.”
Bebe looked at him in confusion. “What do you mean?”
“I got Hope a gift.”
Her mouth parted, and tears welled in her eyes. “Are you serious, Jahleel Walker?”
“Of course. I had to. It’s her birthday. It’s not every day a girl turns eight.”
Bebe sniffed. “Why are you so awesome?”
“Georgia-made, darlin’.”
Her head fell back as laughter rang around the room. “Oh, goodness. I forgot you had an ego on you.”
“Nah, it’s fake bluster. If you see anything awesome in me, it’s because you’re too kind. I’m just me.”
