March Stephenson

Chapter 59

March Stephenson.

Maxieplus

March was digging around in the Mini's engine bay.

"Is there much to do son?"

"Yes dad, a complete overhaul, it's been sitting too long and I won't take the chance of it blowing up, so complete engine rebuild."

"That will take time, what have we got in next?"

"A couple of Fords and three trucks. The trucks are old Chevy's the owner wants to sell them in running order."

"Have they been restored?"

"No dad, rust and all apparently, but he said it won't take much to get them going they had been working on his farm for years and they only stopped using them six months ago."

"Easy as," Dad said as he walked away. I think he's going to try and make some more room, I hope he doesn't want to move Mason's car.

"Now, I have some business I want to discuss with you Mr. Stephenson."

"And what business would that be Mr. Stephenson?" I smiled.

"Not here, in the shed."

"Important family business I think."

"Very important." He leered at me, I'm in for it now.

The boys from the gym had a good look at my new Mini, and although they were big and pumped they did manage to sit in the driver's seat and pretend they were racing it like the big kids they are. That won't be happening when I drive it. The work Joel and March would have put into it, ensures that I won't be thrashing it through the town streets.

Two cars down and Mason drove the third until it ran out of gas. I took him back to where it all started and placed him in the playpen next to me. He didn't protest he just played with his farm animals and made his noises talking to them. Sunny sat patiently and watched until he finally laid down and slept. I sat and perused the local page, there was some talk about this year's calendar. There are some hopeful ladies out there wanting more ass than class. I will go and see Brenda to get a list of the men that will be appearing this year.

One hour and my baby was once again ready to go, so I told him no car yet he had to come for a ride with me and Aunty May, and he was more than happy to do that. I told March where I was going and set off with my sister-in-law beside me.

She's a good mum and waffled on about Rosie's morning and how Jason doted on her. I listened but didn't, because I had heard it all before. Pulling into the car park I unbuckled Mason and unhitched Sunny. I grabbed my bags and a trolley then said my gidday's to the girls.

They were excited to see my boy, then May moaned something about not bringing Rosie. I started filling the bags and I could hear Mase laughing, they had sat him on the counter and he was helping the customers.

"Mum will be here shortly, she heard you were coming in."

"I hope she has a new dress on." I laughed.

"Probably Nicky, have you heard from Tom?"

"No, I have to ring him."

"Dad gave them John's old house to use. It saves them money and dad divvying up the property. John got a nice home with the vineyard property." Jenny said.

"That will save them a bit of money Jen, are they happy to take it?"

"Yes, Hank likes gifts from dad, and I think Tom has lost his headache." She chuckled.

"As long as they are happy," I smiled. A car pulled into the car park and Faith looking a million dollars alighted. Mason ran out to her and she picked him up and walked him back inside. I hugged her and she gave me a bag of freshly made scones.

"It's good to see you my boy. I believe you have a new car?"

I didn't ask her how she knew, I guess it's posted somewhere on the local page.

"Yes, a present from my husband."

"Well he did good, and the girls have told you about Hank and Tom?"

"Yes, I just got that piece of important information from Jen."

"They are both very happy to take it, I think they are going to update it a bit. I am excited to see what Tom comes up with."

"Not Hank?" She looked me up and down and said.

"Tom has changed my Hank in so many ways lately Nicky, but interior decorating wasn't one of them. Ethan got sick of them arguing over their new build, so he offered the old home and told them to make do with what they have."

"So they will renovate?"

"Yes Nicky, it will be beautiful."

"Have you been to the restaurant lately?"

"Only to the drag show night, we were disappointed you weren't there but we understood you were babysitting. May where is Rosie?"

"She forgot to bring her." I laughed and dumped my veggies on the counter.

"She's with her father, they are having a serious talk about things today."

"Yeah like how she can wrap him around her fingers more."

I got a glaring look from May.

"I believe this little one is missing his naps."

"Yes, we think we made a mistake buying the ride-ons."

"Don't you worry about it, Hank has it all in hand."

"What's he doing?"

"All will be revealed tomorrow." She smirked.

"Come on, out with it."

"Let's just say Mary's bringing back the sensible approach."

"I see."

It was so good to see them all but I had to get back, it was almost afternoon tea time. After saying our goodbyes I drove us back to the cafe. March was sitting out the front with dad eating a piece of cake. I kissed him and Mason crawled onto dad's knees, he likes doing that because he can watch his dads from that seat. I went inside and put some butter, ham, and cheese on one of Faith's scones. I told mum all about our visit then went back to sit with my husband. He looked at me, then the scone, then he hurried up eating his cake.

"If you think for one minute you are going to get one March Stephenson, think again, they are all for me."

"You are so awful to me Nicky." It was then May came out and sat with us.

"He was awful to me at the veggie barn too March." She put on her sad look.

"That's just plain out of order Nicky, being awful to May when she only speaks highly of you."

"Scone March?"

"Yes please Nicky."

"I want one too." I looked at May then dad.

"Yes I wouldn't mind one also thanks Nicky, same filling as yours." They all laughed as I went off to do their bidding.

Later on in the workshop, March almost had the engine out of the Mini, he had blankets wrapped around the bay so he wouldn't scratch Joel's expert paint job. I watched him winch it over to the bench then he came back and rattled around with the wiring. Our son was playing in his car and he will be out of gas soon, there won't be any left for when he gets home.

I was right and he tried to create a scene but March distracted him by sitting in his bedroom and talking to the farm animals on his wall, then they had to talk to the budgies then the puppy on the couch. By this time I had stripped and was heading for the tub, they eagerly joined me.

"Haaaank!!" Mason squealed as Hank and Tom got out of the car the next day. He ran towards them and Hank swooped him up into his big arms. The conversation started about then.

"Chooks?"

"Chooks fine bubbie."

"Hoth?"

"Horses are doing well."

"Seep?"

"Sheep are waiting to see you."

I smiled at Tom and he came over and sat with me.

"So what's this all about?"

"All will be revealed soon." He grinned. I wished people would stop saying that and tell me.

"I believe you have a new house."

"It took us some time but we got there in the end. I will need your expert talents to renovate it Nick, it's a little bit bleak."

"Ask March, he's so much better than me at those kind of things."

"Do you think he will do it?" I was watching Hank and Mason the questions were continuing as he sat down and turned bubs around on his knees to talk to him.

"I'm sure if I ask he will, he did Faith's kitchen and our home, he's just not a pretty face."

"So I have heard, can you sow the seeds for us?"

"Of course I will."

"Thank you."

Mum came out with their coffee then she sat with us, I continued my conversation with Tom.

"So why don't you want to do it?" He stared at me and laughed.

"I have too much work to do, but I will be keeping my eyes on it."

"It was good of Ethan and Faith to give you the house."

"It took us four weeks to wear them down, but we got there in the end." That grin was back.

"So you weren't going to build, you were after the house?"

"Correct my friend, there's no way we would build another home on that property it will end up looking like a housing estate. And we got the house for free." He wiggled his eyebrows.

"Hanks idea I take it."

"Yes, he likes to disturb Ethan's peaceful existence, so we filled his head with a lot of annoyances until he gave in."

I started laughing.

"And the renovations?"

"He won't pay for them and I wouldn't expect him to, but we would like March to oversee it all."

"You got me Tom, I will ask him but he's pretty busy at the moment."

"When he's got time, it's livable but I want it looking a bit nicer."

"Bubs I have a present for you in the car." I overheard Hank tell him.

"Yesss." My son screamed.

Your idea Mrs. Wilson you can do the honer's, it's on the back seat." Hank said to mum.

She stood up and took Mason by the hand, then she opened the back door of the car and took out a big long item wrapped in brown paper, then she walked him back. She handed it to Hank and with a lot of string untying, and paper tearing, the gift was revealed. A magnificent hobby horse stared back at Mase, he nearly wet himself.

His very own horse made from genuine cowhide and leather its head stuck on a pole with two wheels at the other end. A bridle and reigns, but no saddle. After he settled down Hank showed him how to have fun on it, and I now know what mum meant by taking him back in time.

The toy was beautifully made and I knew it would become Mason's other best friend as he jumped up and down the street. March got up to help him but he wanted Hank, that's his job. March is cars, Hank is horses, and Faith is chickens everyone has their allotted job.

"That will tire him out more than his cars Nicky, he will sleep better now, and also I see in the toy shop they have a small tricycle March. You may want to have a look at them." She wasn't gloating but was close to it.

"Where did you buy the horse, Hank?"

"I made it Nicky."

"You made that, my God it's perfect, you should sell them."

"I do, they are in the toy shop with a few other items. It's just a hobby but I do okay with them. The younger ones are more drawn to the bright plastic stuff nowadays, my hobby horses are for life."

"Well thank you for the wake-up call Hank, and mum, you have done very well."

"I guess we had better store the cars away Nicky." March leaned in and whispered.

"I don't think he will drive the red and blue ones and if we keep the spare one

uncharged he will forget about that also."

While this was going on Mason was up and down the street showing the folks how good he could ride. I think there will be a rush on hobby horses soon.

A big fuss was made and then March and he had a naming ceremony.

March wanted Dobbin, Mason wanted Hank. Of course, Hank won, but it's not a horse's name, but Hank sat back and smiled, he's winning this week.

"Tom and Hank want you to go look at their new house and suggest some improvements March."

"I'm too busy Nicky."

"My car can wait, and I like looking at it in the workshop."

"Will you come with me?" He asked.

"Of course I will."

"Probably more room, new kitchen and bathrooms."

"Exactly right March, that's what we want," Tom said, he had been listening.

"I will come and have a look on the weekend."

"Thanks Nicky, we wanted the best to do it." He grinned at me.

"Thanks for setting me up Tom, now I will have to atone for my sin."

"In the back shed?"

"Yes." We started laughing.

I got the latest gossip on Pete and by all accounts, he's doing very well. Jimmy has a boyfriend the same age as him. They had been dancing around each other for weeks now at University, and finally, the dam broke and they got together. I was happy for Faith and Ethan, and of course Jimmy, it's been a long time coming. After a lot of hugs, they left to go do some work. I looked at mum and thanked her again.

"He will ride that horse all the time Nicky and have a few naps in between because he will get tired. It's all about exercise when they are that age, not some cushy ride-on thing."

"I agree mum, and sorry I slipped up, but March was keen."

"Don't blame me Nicky, I have never been a father before. But looking back I had a trike and a hobby horse when I was little. Then I graduated to riding real horses, then driving cars."

"Memories March, we must draw more on our memories."

"The modern way isn't always the best way mum, so thank you again. Do you want to come and look at the trikes with us?'

"No son, I think you are on the right track now." She cleared the table and went to serve some customers.

Mason rode that hobby horse around the workshop and when he became a little exhausted he came into the gym and climbed into his play pen then went to sleep. The trike sat in the back of March's truck and will be used mainly at home, he will get that present after he tubs it, and eats. Hopefully, he will be exhausted by the time he gets to bed.

The basket that came with it will come in handy for Sunny, but he much prefers Mase throwing his balls for him.

March showed him how to ride it and the horse's head was hooked over the cubbies window sill, he watched his friend try and maneuver the pedals to make his new ride move. The message I got from Faith was a luncheon invitation, and I was to ask mum and dad on Sunday, so March was pleased it wouldn't be a wasted trip. He was disappointed he would miss out on his Chinese night so he moved it to Monday night.

My next problem was how to make the boys look sexy while the kids looked respectable, the little ones like Mase will be easy but the teens can't be seen as prey for any would-be pervert. I thought I would place Nudge in the gym in a jock and his son and daughter in respectable bathers, with him holding them up in his powerful arms like he's weightlifting. Joel and his three sons would be tricky, but getting him to stand in front of his tray truck with his sons trying to play a tug of war with it did the trick, he will also be in a sexy pair of shorts, or some sort of lap lap, in any case, his awesome legs and chest would be exposed with a bit of treasure trail.

Ethan and his sons will be shirtless on horses, because they were all adults they will be wearing chaps and jocks. My husband will be nude like me and our son, there was no option. I will sit him down with Mason on his lap and me standing behind, a slightly off-centre camera shot will show off our full bodies, we can do that one in the garage, job done. My biggest problem is to convince March to do it.

The tub was awesome and I bet it soothed Mason's impending muscle aches, he talked nonstop about his new horse and now his bike. He made me promise that 'Hank' could sleep in his room, and his bike could sleep in the cubby. I got some food into them then I rang mum and told her about Faith's invite, she was happy with that then she asked how Mase went.

"I think he's going to bed early mum, thank you lets hope it lasts."

"It will son, there's a lot of forgotten toys out there. Hank also makes puzzle blocks you may want him to show you on Sunday."

"Good idea, I need to buy March some new toys." I laughed along with mum.

The list arrived ten minutes later, Brenda had finished it and there were some awesome men in it this year. Jason had been requested but he had a daughter, it was a quandary I had to work on. I could dress Rosie up in boys clothes but May will get cranky. I already knew Jase will be in full samurai dress with a bit of a butt shot, I am going to enjoy taking that one.

Jack and Cory will be done in the party shop, if I know Corey he will want it to be out there, so I better talk to his coach about his image.

"Have you worked it out yet Nicky?" March arrived at the table.

"I think so, it's going to be very popular I think this year."

"No nude shots Nicky, I am warning you."

"No nude shots March, your son won't like them." I laughed.

He suspiciously looked me up and down then hammered it home.

"No nude shots, period."

"No nude shots sir, just the best family photo." I am not promising him anything because I already know how this is going to play out.

"He's asleep Nicky, better put him to bed."

We did that very important job after he had dropped off on the sofa. We got him undressed and changed his nappy, then kissed him good night. Sunny sat to watch him and 'Hank' stood in the corner smiling.

March had me naked on the couch as we watched the news. There was a lot of fondling and a heap of foreplay, I looked at him and that big goofy smile was back on his face.

No baby this morning, and when I looked in he was still asleep. I told March and he smiled, we have to thank mum properly and then pick her brains some more today.

Brenda's list was looked at throughout the day. I knew most of the men from the gym, but there were a few I didn't know, also Hank and Tom won't be included in the Wagner one. She had made notes, and on Tom's she noted he was a very special request. I know who requested it too, Brenda." I knew what I was going to shoot too. Hank and Tom swinging off my willow trees at the river, semi-naked of course. I thought I would put them in tight white underwear and by the time they got drenched they would almost be hanging off them, and see-through.

Mason waddled out with his mate and he was dragging 'Hank' behind him. One day he will work out that it's his horse that's making him tired but for now, he's happy to ride him around the back room before his cartoons start.

"He looks rested Nicky, let's hope it keeps up."

"Well, today we hide his car ride, so he doesn't slip back into bad habits."

"You have some bad habits Nicky, what was that thing you did with your tongue last night."

"Have your breakfast, then I will show you again."

He hurried up eating.

I looked through the local page and it was lighting up with suggestions and ideas for the calendar. The ladies were going overboard and when I saw it I nearly screamed laughing.

'All I want to see is the Stephenson boy's first-class asses. Nicky I will leave it up to you to make it happen.' Rose was online.

'Hank' had to ride in the back with Mason and they talked about horse riding all the way. I didn't run because I had hauled my good camera out of the garage. I needed to check it was still in good condition, and I needed to get some practice shots in. I had decided that I would start by taking photos of my gym crowd, maybe do a wall of them so everyone can see it.

Mason rode across the street and 'Hank' was welcomed by all as we sat with May. Under everyone's watchful eye he rode that horse up and down the street, neighing all the way. He introduced him to just about everyone he met. May was smiling and she told me Jason had gone to the toy shop to buy one for Rosie. He didn't want her to miss out when the time came, mum was thanked and hugged while big Rose chuckled in the cafe. I will tell her she just may get her wish with the next calendar.

Rolls were ordered and dad and March talked about the cars that were coming in. I overheard him telling dad that the mini will be done, but he will do it in his spare time.

"What are you going to do with Jason's photo Nicky?"

"Obviously May, a samurai costume, and little Rosie can dress the same."

"It's fathers and sons, she can't be in it." I stared her down and answered.

"Whose going to complain May, she is in it with her father, end of."

"Okay, have it your way. I will leave the costume up to Jase he knows what's what." And I know what's what also, yes, dressed as a samurai in a loin cloth, me thinks.

I added that to my notes and then I will visit the others on my list. There is that guy at the supermarket the ladies voted for, I have seen him on the odd occasion. His name is Mark, nothing special to look at but he has a full head of wavy ginger hair that lands on his shoulders. A closer look will tell me why the ladies like him so much. When I'm there all I do is shop and talk to friends I don't cruise because I have March to think about all the time.

"May what do you know about Mark at the supermarket, does he have kids?"

"Yes Nicky, he's a great kid married too young and has a daughter. He was or still is very popular with the girls."

"I see and apart from his hair what is the attraction?'

"You mean you don't know?' She laughed.

"I don't, but I am only shopping when I go there."

"You had better have a closer look next time."

"What do you mean?"

"Look southward, that's all I have to say." It confused me for a minute then I started laughing. I will ask March later on, he knows everyone in town.

Mason was riding up a storm and by the time we arrived back at the gym he was ready for his nap. He parked the horse in his playpen then put Sunny in with him and talked for around five minutes. I had to lay him back on his cushions because he had fallen asleep sitting up.

March checked in and smiled. I showed him the photo I had taken of him dropping off, he was very impressed.

"A good camera is the trick baby, phone cameras are okay but this one is the real deal." I waved it at him.

"Did you buy it?"

"No a birthday present from Matt Shore, he thought I had potential." I don't like to use his name around March, too many bad thoughts appear in his head.

"Well mum's idea did the trick for how long I don't know, but at least for now he's spending loads of energy. and Nicky?"

"Yes husband?"

"Don't think for one minute you will be going out on your own to do the photoshoots. I will be with you all the way."

"I didn't think I would be alone March, those guys can get very randy at photo shoots. Which reminds me do you know Mark at the supermarket?" I grinned.

He thought about it for a minute and then glared at me.

"Especially Mark from the supermarket, you have as little contact with him as possible. I will be watching Nicky." I took his gorgeous face in my hands and planted a wet one on his lips, that would distract him.

"That's better." He blushed.

"Now you can tell me." I was waiting for an answer to my question.

"He was quite popular with the girls at school and when one of them got pregnant he married her. I think he was eighteen at the time. His new wife did a runner a year later and he's been bringing up his daughter since then. She goes to school so she would be five or six now."

"And?" He stared again then blushed and dropped his head and said.

"If the rumors are true, he is well blessed in the groin department."

"And you know this how?"

"He's a volunteer fireman, and sometimes he showers at the fire station. I hear things."

"So you do listen to gossip then?"

"No Nicky, why would you say that? There is no way I would take anyone's word for it, and anyway, he's maybe good looking but he's not you, and he's straight."

"Good answer baby."

"Please don't try to confirm it."

"I don't need to, I think you are doing a fine job in that department Mr, Stephenson." He grinned.

"Hey Anthony, keep an eye on Mason will you?"

"Sure boss, heading for the shed again?"

"Of course we are, we have a business to discuss, smart ass."

He dragged me off to the shed and had another shot at destroying my best asset. I was in heaven once more.

"I had better do some work, Nicky."

"Me too, and don't worry about Mark he won't get near me. I can be professional when I want to be."

He did worry but now and then he would poke his head in the door window just to see what I was up to. Mase woke up and said his hello's to all his friends then he sat on my knee while I showed him some photos of 'Hank'. March called out reminding me it was lunchtime, so we headed across the road. Mason didn't ride 'Hank' he dragged him across and then tied him up to the safety barriers beside our table.

"What are we having for lunch Nicky?"

"Roast today March, can you order it?"

"Be back in a minute."

He went inside to talk to mum. I was handed a beautiful pink baby and her cuddles were awesome as she tried to touch my face.

"She's growing so fast May."

"She is Nicky, and she's sleeping very well at night." A dig at my horrible parenting.

"Good." I smugly said. He came back and sat, Rose came out and handed us our coffees and she also had a bowl of food for Mase and a small snack for Sunny. She had gone out to look at Tom's new house early this morning and started telling us about it. We gathered it had been part of the farm next door, when Ethan bought March's farm he also bought the one next door and then joined them up. I had wondered why March hadn't been all that interested in that house.

"So you know that house March?"

"Yes Nicky, it's always been there, old man Harris had the farm next door and his son sold it to Ethan."

"So where do the other two sons live?"

"They built Nicky, you have seen their homes on the way from the veggie barn to our old farm." There were houses on that road but I hadn't joined the dots.

"I thought it was one big property."

"No Nicky, dad bought the farm and when land became available he bought that also. There is land on the other side of the main road that belongs to it. It's not necessarily all the one big farm it's a lot of acreage all over. That's why when May and I subdivided it, we had different land with other landowners in between."

"Oh, and did Mason sleep well last night?" I asked, he gave me a sour stare.

"As you well know, if we hadn't woken him up this morning, he would still be asleep."

"See May, old toys are always the best way to go." I lifted my coffee and toasted her.

"March, help!"

"Behave Nicky."

"He does good work March, I had a look at his items at the house," Rose said.

"We will look when we go there on Sunday. Maybe get something for little Rosie." I offered.

"March!" Got you, May Stephenson.

He started laughing along with May and I can see now who she called at school when she got into trouble. Mum started bringing the food out and today I was hungry and I did see March had extras, dad had arrived and he got the same as March. When he wasn't looking I took one of his spuds (potatoes). He looked twice at it, then he blamed March. May and I couldn't stop laughing.

It's all done in fun, as it was March took one of mine when I was helping Mase out, but I will get him back. I believe food fights were common in the Stephenson household.

Mase started riding his horse after he had eaten some of his lunch. I saw Jack kneeling and talking to him I guess he was getting some tips. He looked up at our table and sang out.

"Cory wants to go naked, make it happen Mrs Stephenson." I couldn't stop laughing and as my stomach ached I said my farewells. I had to go to the supermarket to have a good look at Mark.

A big hand touched my shoulder and he said.

"You didn't think I would let you get away with it now did you?"

"No March, I knew you would be coming with me, hop in."

"That's better."

I drove us to the shop in March's truck, he watched me because I usually don't drive but I did perfectly well, it was the parking I completely stuffed up. He didn't say anything except huff and puff as I tried several times to settle the truck into a spot.

"I'll drive home Nicky."

"Suit yourself." I huffed back.

Inside we grabbed a trolley and started going up and down the aisles. Mark was lurking in the frozen food section and yes, I could see why the ladies loved him he was gorgeous and his bulge was a little lumpy. Shoulder-length strawberry blond hair, a boyish face, and tall, not so well built but he had an adorable smile and a boyish innocence.

"March, Nicky good to see you."

"Hi Mark, how's Lily?" March answered.

"She's awesome thank you March, and doing well at school."

"Good, now Nicky has something to talk to you about and keep it clean. I will just be over here shopping." Watching more like it.

He moved to the upright freezers and looked at the frozen pea packets.

"So what's up Nicky?"

"I am doing the calendar this year, Lily will be included have you any suggestions before I start?"

"Not me Nicky, you have to talk to Lily she has been writing things down since she heard I was selected."

"Then is it okay to call by and talk to her. I don't want to photograph you both in the supermarket if I can help it, but on the other hand, it is a workplace-related calendar. March in the garage, Joel in his work shed, Ethan on the farm, things like that."

"Me pushing Lily in a trolley in the car park maybe, clothes on Nicky. I get so much attention from the customers. I don't want to advertise I am available."

"Well, I hear you're a great guy and very respectful to the ladies."

"Nicholas Stephenson, I can hear you." March sang out.

We laughed.

"It's my job Nicky, my ex spread it around I was always screwing around on her. She was being nasty and spread a lot of rumors around before she left with my best friend."

"Why the hell did she do that, it sounds crazy."

"She was crazy, and I was so blessed she left Lily for me to raise. Nicky she had a screw loose and I'm terrified she will come back and take her, not out of love, out of spite."

"Firstly, so the rumors aren't true?"

"All the rumors are not true Nicky, March should have told you not to believe them."

"He did,"

"Sometimes, people get the wrong impression of me. Because I had a reputation at school and married young. Some customers see me as a male slut, some as their next conquest. All I want to do is bring Lily up and be the best dad I can. If anything happens in the relationship department I can guarantee it won't be anyone from around here."

"I see, and this photoshoot is about dads and their kids, in your case, I won't be doing any jock photos of you." I felt March relax.

"Thank you Nicky. But I don't think that would help me regain my respect back."

"Look I will drop by and talk to Lily, but I do like your trolley idea, do you play any sports?"

"Footy, sometimes a bit of basketball, there's not a lot of clubs around here and I have to be there for Lily twenty-four-seven." I could see he was going to be a great father to her.

"You're a good dad." I patted his shoulder and gave him my number, he gave me his and will send me his address.

I took my husband's hand and as we started walking the aisles again, he kissed me and thanked me.

"What for?"

"Not listening to any rumors."

"He's a great father like you March."

"He does it tough, his ex did a lot of damage before she left him."

"Will she come back to take Lily?"

"Not if I have something to say about it, can you do me a favor? Don't make his photo sexy, can you try and show him in a fatherly way?"

"You just said what I was thinking March, a brilliant idea."

"I am well educated you know."

"So you keep telling me." I grinned. We paid for our shopping and March drove us back to the garage.

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