Jack
“What?”
“I mean it,” I said quickly as my face flushed. “I think we could look for a place that fits all three of us. Somewhere where we can be together without having to worry about judgment or pressure. I don’t…I don’t want things to go back to the way they were before…I want us to be…a real family,” I explained as best as I could. Hank was silent for a moment, clearly, he was thinking about my suggestion. I could see his initial surprise, the sock, and the hesitation. But then there was a flicker of hope in his eyes, but before he could say yes or no or share his thoughts, Corey came rushing outside. His face was alight with excitement.
“Yes! Yes! A thousand times yes!” he exclaimed. Corey’s voice was full of joy as he threw himself at us. Thankfully, we acted quickly and caugh
