She’ll cup his cheeks in both hands and kiss his forehead gently.
’ There’s nothing you need to do.
Let me be a good, responsible parent at least once. Okay ?’

He resigns, dropping the weight on his shoulders; his head leaning on her side.
"Okay.
Just don’t get hurt in the process.“
"S-shut…shut up—okay?“ His voice rang with a huskier, more urgent tone. Wrapped arms draw her even closer to him that...