Chapter 10 Darby The next morning after Penni left, I got myself together and called Mama to let her know I was on my way to pick up the kids. “No rush, Cole, and Syd came by this morning. They picked them up and took them to the park. Syd said to give her a call.” “Umm…well, I’m glad people make plans with my kids without telling me.” “Girl, please. Call Syd. Bye.” Damn! “And bye to you too woman!” I said to no one. After recovering from getting hung up on by my mother, I re-grouped and called Syd. “Hello.” “Hey you! I heard you guys kidnapped my children.” “Oh, whatever. We were out this morning because we stopped by the Broadway market, then dropped by Lola’s and the kids were there. We missed them, they missed us, and so we told them to pack it up because he was taking

