Page 19 of Roam

“Sprite, so how do the kids like daycare?” Winnie asked.

“They love it. I was worried since they’ve only stayed with myself or Clara since Blake’s been with me. Blake was sad that she won’t be there this weekend.”

“It goes back and forth with mine. I have an area at the gym and certain hours that we supply short-term childcare for clients. Sometimes they’re irritated with me that I take them with me instead of to daycare at the bail bonds. But on the days David and Phoebe are fighting, splitting them up with one at daycare and one at work with me for a while helps. Have you started booking clients yet?”

“Un-uh, I said I wanted in first, then as soon as she gets here you try to jump ahead of me,” Remi whined.

Sprite giggled at the sisters fighting over her. “Well, Monday Roam is showing me the booking software even though I don’t technically start until the following Monday. He wants me to know the software so I can accept or decline appointments, clients and time when we start booking on Tuesday.”

“I bet that’s not all he wants,” Beth said.

Sprite blushed as everyone giggled.

“Okay, on that note, Regina, close your ears if you don’t want the answer. Since I’m married to War, I, um, am just curious if the twins are identical in all ways.”

Sprite waited, feeling her cheeks heat. She’d never had girlfriends to discuss anything with, so this was all new. She had no idea exactly what Remi was asking.

“I’m not sure what you mean.”

Remi leaned closer. “So, War has a Jacob’s ladder piercing in his dick which Roam tricked him into getting. Roam cheated at poker so he could practice piercing. So, I’m just curious. Is Roam’s pleasure penis pierced?”

Regina groaned and covered her ears. “Seriously, Remi. Pleasure penis?”

“I think I’m going to love it here,” Clara said.

Stella chuckled. “Trust me, Clara. I have laughed more and had more fun since I moved to Bluff Creek than in my whole life.”

Rose and Tasha were looking at each other and grinning. “Umm, more fun. Is that what you call riding the Locks’ pleasure penis? I mean, he’s older but man, he can fill out a pair of jeans.”

“Girls, not everything is about sex.”

“Way to deflect, Mom. We’re adults and we can talk about whatever we want,” Tasha commented, sticking out her tongue.

“Oh yes, that’s so mature.”

Rose and Tasha hi-fived, giggling at their mom.

“Hey, hey, let’s not get off track here. Roam. So pierced pleasure penis or undecorated?”

Laughter filled the room.

“Undecorated, really?” Sarah questioned.

“You know, if I’m going to have to deal with everyone friggin’ questioning what I’m asking, then I’ll need more food and possibly something stronger than this strawberry lemonade. Though it is delicious.”

Sprite wasn’t sure the protocol or what Roam would think of her discussing his dick but heck, Remi had shared, and she liked Remi.

“Umm, nope, no hardware on his penis. But are you saying Roam pierced his brother’s dick? I mean I’ve done piercings, but I wouldn’t dream of piercing my brother’s dick.”

“War’s dick. My belly and Beth, didn’t he get you too?”

“Yep, belly button ring but I let it close because hello, undercover person here. A belly button ring is too distinctive in some of the outfits I wear.”

Sprite just sat and listened for a little bit soaking in the atmosphere. She’d never been at a place where all the women were friends and so comfortable around each other. They’d welcomed her. She realized for the first time in forever, she felt like she’d found a home and a family.

“We had another reason for bringing you here with us.”

Sprite paused as she reached for a veggie bar on her plate. Was this the catch? Or the other shoe she’d been waiting to drop?

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