Jesse
I stare at the text for hours while I’m working, debating what to do.
Xavier: Hey, Dad, wanna do dinner tonight? I could use some advice.
I press my thumb against the screen to reply and hesitate. I don’t want Kylie to be angry with me, but Xavier is still my son, so I type out a quick response.
Jesse: Sure, I’ll get us a table at Rizzo’s at 8 PM.
Xavier: Sounds good, see you then.
I pocket my phone and concentrate on the structural report before me. Should I tell Kylie? I’m not seeing her tonight, but I don’t want her to think I’m keeping things from her.
I’m not ashamed or embarrassed of our relationship, and though she doesn’t want Xavier to know yet, I still have to have a relationship with him. I still love him.
Decision made, I grab my phone and grin as I open our mess
