Chapter 123: Chapter 123: Mariana

"No really, Mom. We're doing fine." I plop myself down on the couch and prop my feet up on the coffee table. "Theo is sleeping better, and since we don't have a lot of team functions to go to, things have really slowed down."

"I know," my mom complains through the phone. "It just feels weird to not be there every month to help out. I kind of miss it."

I smile. My mom has tried really hard to not overwhelm me since the separation, and I love her for it. As much as it's uncomfortable, I need to figure out how to be a single mom on my own.

Santos provides well - really well. But I never expected anything less from him. He was born to be a father. Frankly, he was born to be a husband, too. He really is the best husband.

Except for the whole sleeping with anyone on two legs thing. That's just not something any spouse can come back from.

"Mom, you are welcome to come anytime. You know that."