Chapter 10: What Happens Next
Cody stalks into the room, taking in the scene. Serena appears in the bathroom doorway, holding Panda close. Serena sets her down in the crib. Pony reaches out for his daddy.
Cody’s face changes as he takes his son, “Hey, there’s my Pony-Boy. Don’t worry, Daddy got your back, little dude.”
In spite of her fatigue and surprise, Serena manages to take advantage of this softness in Cody’s mood. She comes up close to her husband and touches his arm.
“Cody, Honey. I know you love the kids. Pony couldn’t stand to be without you. He’s your boy.”
Savannah gazes at her sister in admiration. Quick thinking, Serena!
Cody speaks to his wife, “I don’t wanna lose him, Serena.” Then, almost as an afterthought, “Or Panda.”
Serena is savvy enough not to call attention t
