dramatics, and turned my light off in my bedroom. We walked out to the living room to see Dad
rubbing Mom’s feet while watching TV. They looked over at us, and I strolled over to kiss them
both on the cheek.
“Have you talked to Kash?” Dad questioned.
I shook my head no. “Last I talked to him, we had a doctor’s appointment.”
“Baby, he’s not my first choice for you with everything that has happened, but I can tell
you he loves you based on the way he was ready to fight your brother in the hospital,” Dad told
me.
“I hear you, Pops,” I said.
“Call us when you head to your place?” Mom requested.
Essence and I waved goodbye as Cicely stepped inside the house. I hugged her and said I
was headed home.
“Where are we heading?” Essence asked.
“I have a taste for burger and fries wit
