He leans in and brushes a quick kiss against my lips.“Be back soon.Please don’t leave the room.”
I give him a kiss in return.“I won’t.”
Pax lingers and I can tell he’s struggling to leave me.I pat his chest and give him a gentle push.He releases a deep sigh and finally walks out the door.A tiny smile tugs at my lips.These past three days have put us back on track.
He’s right to suggest calling Lynn.She can tell everyone and make it simple for me to walk right back into town without a truckload of questions or other shit anyone might have to say.I get dressed and when I’ve combed my hair and sat comfortably on the bed, I reach for my phone and dial Lynn.
She picks up, but seems to be distracted when she rambles, “No, Deeds, I didn’t put the metal butt plug in the washing machine on purpose.I have better ways to wake you up, asshole.There’s no need to ruin a perfectly good butt plug because now the transparent crystal is all fucked.”
Deeds says something in the background I don’t catch.
“Whatever, just buy me a damn new one,” Lynn grumbles, and her voice is louder when she says, “Who called me?”
I don’t know if I should laugh or choke on my tongue with the discussion I just caught between Lynn and Deeds.I guess there’s always something when it comes to Lynn.
“Hey, it’s me, Lyla,” I cheerfully announce.“Everything okay or should I call you back later?”
“No, no, no, now is fine, chickie.How are you doing?”Lynn asks and her voice is muffled when she says, “Deeds, it’s Lyla.She called me, so I’m gonna take this in the other room.”
I wait until I hear a door fall shut to ask, “Can you help me with something?”
“Always.You know I’m here for you no matter what.Although, Deeds didn’t like me taking over a day as the new-slash-old piercer.Of course, it didn’t help there was a young guy wanting his cock pierced.Funny though, seeing my nephews go beet red when I grabbed a huge needle and announced, ‘the dick bejewel queen is back in business.’”Lynn laughs and I can’t help but laugh right along with her.
Lynn’s voice becomes serious.“Now, let me hear your problem so I can give you a solution.”
This is one of the reasons everyone who knows Lynn turns to her for advice or help at least once in their life.She always has your back no matter what, has crazy ideas, has no fear, and will fight tooth and nail to protect those she loves.
“Pax and I are together,” I start.
I don’t get to say anything else when she starts to cheer, scream, laugh, and ramble how amazing this news is, and how perfect we are as a couple.
Releasing a sigh, I add, “Only because I had to chase him down when I found a few days ago that I was already four months pregnant.”
Silence falls and I can feel my shoulders sag.
“Chickie,” Lynn snaps.“Any reason for people getting back together is a mere stepping-stone in a relationship.The long run is what counts, not the why and how.I’m glad you two worked things out because every-fucking-one could see you two fit perfectly together.It’s probably why everyone was willing to jump on the bandwagon of getting Pax and Lyla hitched.Wait.That’s why you called?You dumped him when you found out about Archer and Lee throwing you two together, didn’t you?Oh, sweetheart.I’m glad Pax managed to leave a little something behind just to make you come back to him.Second chances are the chef’s kiss because you know what you missed and it allows you to work harder the second time around.My bestie would know, she and my brother had to do a trial run too and then take a breath so they could make shit work when they came face-to-face again.You know how well Zack and Blue worked out, right?”
Kenz’s parents are indeed two people with a love that has lasted decades, and they’re still going strong.
“Legendary,” I reply.“Like you and Deeds.”
Lynn snickers.“I fought my man tooth and nail, even when he tied me down to the bed.”
Now I’m the one who snickers.“Didn’t you get attacked by someone Broken Deeds was after and end up in the hospital so Deeds brought you with him to protect you?”
“See?Even fucked up, I fight tooth and nail,” Lynn simply replies.
“Yes,” I wholeheartedly agree.“You are one hell of a fighter, even now.”
Lynn’s voice takes on a stern tone.“Even now?Are you calling me old, chickie?”
“I wouldn’t dare,” I quickly state.“Which brings me back to another question.Because of your awesomeness Pax and I were thinking about names and–”
“Please tell me it’s a girl.Oh, if so?Lynn is a great name.You two are amazing.Yes, of course you can pass on my name.Oh, this is totally epic.The third generation will have a Lynn as well.Fuck yeah.When are you due, babe?I’ll be there to cut the cord and welcome the badass chick into this world.This is so exciting,” she rambles.“Please tell me it’s a girl.A boy named Lynn would be a tad weird, but he would grow up a mean motherfucker.Hey, that’s actually a smart thing.Yes.Name the kid Lynn either way.”
I’m smiling and feel a weight shift off my shoulders.A few days ago, the havoc of my life was brought to a new level while now I feel like I’m back in control again.Well, except for Lynn’s interference, but I did ask for it and I know she will respect our wishes no matter what.
It’s why I tell her, “Thanks, Lynn.It means a lot to us, and yes...it’s a girl.”