Kandace I'm cleaning up the dishes from dinner while Justin is in the living room playing checkers with Molly. Between her giggles and Justin's sighs, I keep hearing her say 'king me.' It would be fair to assume my brother is letting her win. My focus keeps going through the window to the lane, as I hope to see Dax's car. Watching the clock, I wonder when he'll arrive. Since he called, I've been thinking about him and his job. I have so many questions. Part of me is sad he quit, and the other part of me is jumping up and down with hope for our future. “I beat Uncle Justin again," Molly says, running into the kitchen. She's still wearing her outfit she wore to school and her ponytail is loose with curls dangling near her ears. Before I can comment, she asks, “Will Dax be here before I go

