Apart, we may be strong. But together, we are stronger. Strong enough to overcome
hardship and loss, strong enough to weather every storm. Cemented by love and
commitment, honor and mutual respect, and kindness above all, they were an
indestructible fortress amidst the chaos of life.
~*~
Jax stretched her limbs, hands flying over her head, and flexed her ankles as far as she could. She arched her back and sunbeams drizzled all over her. The morning was warm and the sun promised a hot day. Her plan was to do fuck all... but with panache. Early this morning, they all tiptoed out of the house trying not to wake their sleeping guests. She had promised the children that since the weather had finally warmed up, they could have morning swims as long as one of the parents was there to supervise.
Naturally, the kids ran into their bedroom at 6:30 am squealing at their parents, “Are you ready to go? We’re ready! Can we go? We can’t wait to swim. Swim! Swim!” They were already in their swimsuits.
Corey sprang out of bed, but she pulled the covers over her head and closed her eyes. Corey knew what that meant. He rushed the kids back out of the room and returned a little while later with coffee.
“Ready to face the clan?”
“No.” The sun beckoned. The kids were already outside, impatiently waiting for a parent to arrive so they could go in the pool. “But duty calls.” She...