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It was already late at night when we drove back home. The ride home was quiet, because Amari was sleeping in my hands. She looked so tired after a whole afternoon of playing and singing with her aunt, uncle, and grandparents.

When we arrived home Flynn opened the door for me and took Amari from me. He carried her inside and tucked her in as I was standing in the doorway watching them.

So peaceful. So perfect even though it wasn't.

After he turned the air conditioning on he walked back outside and closed the door behind him. "Thank you." I said as I walked him out. "For bringing us to your family picnic."

He smiled and kissed the knuckles of my hand. "Anything for my Princess and Pudding."

My heart squeezed when he said that. "Flynn I'm---,

"It's okay." He whispered softly, letting go of my hand. "It's okay. I will take things slowly, but I promise that I'll get my family back." He walked back to his car and turned around flashing me a bright smile.

"No matter what!"

Jill Malik P.O.V