RICH RUSSELL ~~ “So what do you want to talk about, Gabby?” I asked after an hour of endless chitchatting, which I enjoyed, but I also missed dinner with the kids and Maliyah. I would have preferred eating with the kids and hearing more about their day, but spending time with Gabby was also worth it. “Am I boring you already?” Gabby asked, her face falling instantly. “C’mon, Gabby. How can I be bored? You are the liveliest person I have ever known,” I responded, but I knew better. Colton was the liveliest person, and Gabby came right after. “I called you out here to catch up with you. It’s been so long, Rich,” Gabby breathed after rolling her eyes. I nodded, taking another sip of my drink. Gabby and I have moved to the garden closest to the house. We’ve been there for over an hour,

