“Thanks. And…are you sure about…?”
“I’ve always wanted a sister,” said Len. “I have no problem taking care of Shemillah.”
“Thank you. Without you, I wouldn’t be here.”
“Same to you. And I wouldn’t have it any other way, Jason.”
The door opened and Darlene and Tara burst through the door, laughing. “This sicko licked my nose!” said Tara. “Control your girlfriend, Len!”
Len shrugged. “Sadly, she wears the pants in our relationship.”
Jason stood, kneeled, and hooked his hands together behind his back. He looked back at Tara and smiled. “Wanna give this another go?”
Tara smiled, and it was the most beautiful thing he’d ever seen. “I do.”
Len and Darlene cheered as Jason hoisted her up, and while “Happily Ever After,” didn’t exist, they all lived happily in the moment.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The author must thank many people—including all his friends and family who read his first novel and demanded more each day after (especially his #1 fan, Aunt Christine).
Jill Storm—for teaching the author to dig deeper than surface-level and for handing him an awesome pool of knowledge to draw from.
E.A. Zokaites—for being a friend and writing partner. She has given the author many insights into art and the art he himself creates.
Mom and Dad—for putting up with the author’s mischief and often debilitating procrastination. The author loves them very much.
Payton—the author’s love and ultimate reason for writing. Thank you for being awesome.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Fox currently resides in Iowa, where he survives ice storms and battles the ever-growing urge to eat Hershey’s candy bars.