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all night.” Dang, I didn’t think Tony was awake enough to feel me move around so much in our bed. I can’t let him know what’s going on because he’ll start paying extra attention to me. Tony knows me better than anyone and knows what I’m capable of doing. I can’t live my life under his loving scrutiny again.
    “Seriously, I’m fine. I just had some old memories hit me after my conversation with Scottie yesterday. There’s nothing to worry about, I promise. I’m good.”
    Tony gives me a look like he isn’t sure I’m telling the truth but is letting it go for me. He comes over to wrap his strong, dependable arms around me.
    “Ewww! Tony, I’m all sweaty and gross!” I laugh as I try to wiggle out of his arms, but he holds on even tighter.
    “I don’t care how disgusting you are! I love you, Grace Evans, with all my heart and soul. I’ll always be here for you, no matter what. There’s nothing you can do or say to ever make me leave you. You’re stuck with me, babe, forever and always.” I look up into his eyes as his voice begins to crack with emotion. I know that Tony’s the only person I can fully trust to never hurt me. He’ll never lie to me or keep information from me; he’ll never abandon me or give up on me. He accepts and loves me for the fucked up person I am, and I love him for that.
    That night, Scottie has his first sleepover at Patrick’s house. I’m a little sad that my little boy’s experiencing a “big boy” milestone in his life, but I’m also so extremely proud of him for handling it with such excitement and maturity.
    For the first time since Scottie was born, Tony and I have the house to ourselves. I have to admit that I’m eager for what our imaginations will lead us to do! After we drop Scottie’s overnight bag off at Patrick’s, Tony and I decide to go to a sports bar with a few of his friends and their wives. I don’t usually drink much anymore, but I refuse to be a party-pooper tonight. No, tonight is about being young and carefree and having a good time with my husband.
    The parking lot is full when we arrive at the sports bar, but Tony’s able to find a spot fairly quickly. As we’re getting out of the car, he grabs my hand and says, “Baby, are you good tonight? We don’t have to stay long. If you want to drink, go ahead because I’ll drive.” He’s always my safety net.
    “It’s okay, Tony. I don’t plan on drinking that much.” We kiss and head in while holding hands. I immediately see my friend Kimberly who is somewhat of a bad influence on me, but I love her to pieces anyway. She is my closest, and pretty much only, female friend.
    “Gracie!!! I’m so glad you came out tonight!” Kimberly comes over to greet me with a huge hug. Of course, I had been debating in my head the whole time I was taking a shower about coming, but I’m surely not going to tell her that.
    “Well, it’s just me and Tony tonight, so we figured there’s nothing stopping us from coming out and enjoying a few drinks with our friends.”
    “Yes! That’s the right attitude! I thought I was going to have to come over and drag you out of your house, missy! By the way, you look so damn hot! Those tight jeans show off your amazing ass, and your tits look huge in that top. I know who’s getting a little something-something tonight!” A dose of Kimberly is just what I needed tonight! I start to laugh at Kimberly’s amazing ability to just say whatever is on her mind.
    “My tits are not that big, and these jeans are my favorite ass jeans.” I twirl around and shimmy, and Kimberly slaps my ass.
    “Yes, you’re right. Now, let’s go play nice with the other girls.” She pulls me in the direction of where the other ladies are sitting with their heads in their phones. We stay and make polite small talk for a little while before we end up at the pool table.
    I clicked with Kimberly the first time I met her. I know pretty much everything about her, I think. She lives her