Though I didn’t have a chance to talk to Stanton about my past, training, and abilities, I felt that the time was well-spent. I sent Stanton to shower again and get ready for the day. I figured he probably didn’t want to smell like flavored lube when he saw his cousin at Josh’s office. When I was dressed again, I went to the kitchen and cleaned it a little more before making lunch. Stanton came out with his hair loose and I took him to the living room to sit on the couch while I brushed his hair and braided it. I liked this and wondered if it would be what our life was like once everything was settled. We finished up and went back to the kitchen to serve up lunch and eat. Stanton picked up my hand and kissed it as we sat. I was happy he was feeling better. “Bellamy texted me while we

