Flint
 
 this is good. She’s still near SI, and Dean isn’t even home half the time.
 
 Ash
 
 he better be a gentleman and be better than Nyle.
 
 Skyye
 
 Dad is better than Nyle. Aunt Kenni is excited.
 
 Ash
 
 that’s what worries me.
 
 Ash
 
 What if he lets her down?
 
 Flint
 
 he won’t.
 
 Skyye
 
 he won’t.
 
 Ash
 
 I just want her to be happy.
 
 Skyye
 
 we all do. Especially my dad.
 
 CHAPTER
 
 TWENTY-THREE
 
 Kenni
 
 Me
 
 You’re absolutely sure?
 
 Dean
 
 Yes, KenniLeigh.
 
 He’s always said my name like he’d capitalize the Leigh. He doesn’t run the syllables together like everyone else does. No, he says, Kenni. Leigh. But together. That doesn’t make sense. I don’t know, I just like that he capitalized the Leigh.
 
 Fucking hell, what is this man doing to me?
 
 Me
 
 I’m packed.
 
 Dean