Chapter 1
Jacksonville, FL
“WHAT DO WE DO about what?” Mickey said.
Chris pointed in the general direction of Teddy’s room.
“Oh, that,” Mickey said.
“Yes, that. When it comes to raising a child, neither of us knows s**t about shit.”
“Neither do brand-new parents who’ve just had a baby. They learn on the job, so to speak, and so will we.”
“You make it sound so easy,” Chris said.
“Babe! I know it isn’t going to be easy, but I think it’ll be fun.”
“I’ll hold you to that and remind you of it from time to time when the going gets rough.”
“Christopher Bottoms! Are you having second thoughts about this? Because if you are, it’s way too late for that.”
“Of course not. Teddy is my brother—well, half brother, if you must. I fully intend to see that he has a better chance at life than I di
