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wandered up the path a little ways and I figured you were around
here somewhere.”

    “Wandered away! He could have been hit by a
car or stolen!” The little boy already had enough of being held and
struggled to get down. “Where exactly did you find him?”

    “Well, over by the ball fields.”

    I felt a little light headed and set the boy
on the grass. I knew Cody could move fast but that was a long way
from where we stood.

    “Let’s swing, Mommy!” He shouted and took off
toward the swing set. I leaned on my knees, letting my head clear
before trotting after him.

    Jeremy jogged behind the two of us. “I think
you need to sit down, Tracy. Let me push him.”

    “I’ve done enough sitting.” I boosted Cody
into one of the swings. “I should be arrested.”

    The doctor stood to my right and looked at
me. In a soothing voice he said, “He’s fine. You’re being too hard
on yourself.”

    I turned my head away so Jeremy couldn’t see
the tears pooling in my eyes. Sitting on one of the swings, I
slowly rocked myself while looking at the ground. Out of the corner
of my eyes I could see his tan muscular legs. It was beyond
comprehension why a guy this gorgeous even bothered to talk to
me.

    Cody flew back and forth. Jeremy must have
pushed him because Cody still hadn’t learned how to pump. Either
that or he enjoyed the adults doing the work for him.

    Jeremy came around the front of Cody’s swing
and started making faces at him while he pushed. He’d grab the seat
of the swing and make it stop completely before pushing him back
again. A few giggles escaped my little boy as he swung higher and
higher.

    “Big.”

    He swished forward and back.

    “Big!”

    Forward and back.

    “He wants you to give him a big push.”

    Jeremy spoke to the little guy in a devious
voice. “Oh, you want a big push. How big?”

    Cody squealed with excitement. “Realwee
big.”

    “Super big?”

    “Yes! Yes!”

    His wish was granted. Peals of laughter
filled the playground. Jeremy pretended to bite off Cody’s feet as
they neared his face. He skillfully grabbed the flying limbs and
removed one tennis shoe, then the other. A cup full of sand poured
from each.

    “Whoa buddy, are you planning on taking the
whole sandbox home?”

    “Cody, this is Jeremy. He’s the new doctor in
town.”

    “Hi Jerwee, I’m Cody.”

    “Nice to meet you. You need to be a good boy
for your mom and not wander off. She was worried about you.” Jeremy
captured each foot and removed the dingy socks.

    Through snorts of laughter Cody said,
“Sorwee, Mommy.”

    “It’s not your fault sweetie, Mommy fell
asleep.”

    “Why are you tired, Mommy?”

    I looked up at the little boy. He held eye
contact as he moved back and forth, waiting for an answer, as was
Dr. Nelson.

    “There was a good movie on TV last night. I
stayed up too late watching it.” I lied horribly when tired. Jeremy
didn’t believe me for a second.

    “Naughty Mommy.”

    “Yes, naughty Mommy for lying.”

    “Oh oh, you’re in twouble.”

    Jeremy laughed and said, “Yes. What should we
do with her?”

    “Spank her!”

    I shot an astonished look at them both.
Jeremy seemed to like the idea.

    “Absolutely not!”

    “Hmm, any other ideas, Cody?”

    He giggled and looked at me. The little
stinker was enjoying this. “Belly farts!”

    “Ok, I’ll hold her down Cody, you give her
big juicy ones.” With that he lunged for me.

    I took off squealing like a ten year old.
After a couple laps around the swings I stopped abruptly, causing
Jeremy to collide into my back.

    Two ladies strolled by on the walking path. I
recognized them as friends of Mrs. Larson. I stifled a groan and
produced a fake smile for their benefit.

    The women passed and as soon as they were out
of hearing range I grumbled, “Fucking hell.”

    “Mommy said a bad word.”

    “What happened? Aren’t you supposed to be
here?” Jeremy asked.

    “I took the day off.” All the