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His face lights up. “Yes.”
I set him down and they start running around the house. I move to set out the breakfast when Marty grabs my wrist and pulls me into a hug. “Thank you. You’re wonderful with him. I’ve never seen him so warm with anyone. He’s obviously taken to you like my son has.”
“Hands off my girl, old man.”
We turn and see Dominic in the doorway with messy hair and a big smile. He’s wearing a white T-shirt and gray sweatpants. Because my mind isn’t dirty enough when it comes to Dominic, him in gray sweatpants will now move to the top of my dirty Dominic fantasies. It should be illegal for him to look like this first thing in the morning.
Marty doesn’t let go. He says, “I don’t know, son, you may have some competition. I think she’s a little sweet on me.”
Dominic jokingly shoves him aside, grabs my face, and kisses my lips. Right in front of his father.
“Ugh, they’re kissing again, Luke.”
I smile into Dominic’s mouth as I hear Valentina’s voice. Dominic pulls away and winks at me.
Marty says, “There’s my beautiful girl.”
Valentina turns and notices Marty for the first time. Her face lights up. “Papa Marty!” She runs and jumps into his waiting arms. It’s clear they’re close. It’s so nice. I hate that Luke doesn’t have my parents as grandparents in his life.
He offers his hand to Luke. “You must be Luke. You very much resemble your mother. Look at those gorgeous eyes you both share.”
Luke shakes his hand in return. “You look like an older Dominic.”
Marty smiles. “I know. Dominic is a lucky man. He’ll get to look like me when he eventually grows up.”
We all laugh. I love the fun, casual interaction Marty has with everyone.
We sit down and enjoy a nice, big family breakfast.
CHAPTERSIXTEEN
TWO MONTHS LATER
DOMINIC
I’m finishing up at the office on a Friday. I look at my calendar and see my monthly reminder to check in on Lindsay, Sebastian’s ex-wife. I dial her number.
She answers right away. “Hey, Dom. Did you get your calendar reminder to do your monthly check in with me?”
I chuckle. “How did you know?”
She giggles. “It’s clockwork every month. I appreciate the sentiment though.”
“I just want to make sure you’re doing okay.”
“I know. You’re so sweet. Honestly, it’s still a struggle at times.” Her voice cracks. “I miss him.”
“I know you do. You can do so much better than Sebastian though. You deserve someone worthy of you.”
“Yep, that’s what everyone keeps telling me. Maybe one day soon my heart will get the message, but today is not that day. Anyway, I’m looking forward to seeing you tonight and meeting your girlfriend.”
Beth and I are going to Claudia and Kevin’s tonight for dinner. I didn’t realize Lindsay was coming too. I play it cool though.
“That’s right. We can catch up then. I’m excited for you to meet Beth.”
“I’m excited that you’re actually dating someone. She must be pretty special.”
I smile. “She is. I guess I’ll see you in a few hours.”
