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Gabe:I guess he’s not.

Calvin:Huh. I guess you’re going to have to fill the void.

Gabe:That’s a little overdramatic, isn’t it?

Calvin:I was going to sext you both.

Gabe:What does that mean?

Calvin:Please tell me you know what sexting is?

Gabe:Never mind. I can guess.

Calvin:Do you want to?

Gabe:Sext?

Calvin—Yes!

Gabe:I’m on public transport right now.

Calvin:So?

Gabe:At least wait until I get home. Don’t you have work to do?

Calvin:Nah. I saw my last client out the door just before Blake messaged. Speaking of which, are you there yet, princess?

Gabe:We could let our boy know what rules we’ve chosen for him.

Calvin:Good idea. Daddy and I have been talking, princess. You’re going to love them.

Blake:I am?

Calvin:Oh, so you are there?

Blake:Just catching up. I’m looking after my niece. She broke her wrist yesterday.

Gabe:Is she okay?

Blake:She’s tired after not sleeping well last night. Lots of people signed her cast at school today.

Gabe:Lucky girl.

Blake:Sorry. You guys wanted to talk about sexy stuff, and here I am talking about my niece.

Gabe:I like hearing about her, baby boy. She’s important to you.

Blake: Yeah,she is.

I gaze down at her. I can’t imagine what our lives would be like without Lexi in them.

Blake:She’s sleeping on me right now, so I can’t get all hot and bothered. Sorry.

Calvin:Don’t apologise, princess. It sounds like she’s lucky to have you.

I smile. I’m not sure about that. I am a hot mess ninety per cent of the time, but I’ll always be there for Lexi.

Blake:You had rules?