I think people are starting to tell there’s a difference with me.

My work doesn’t bore me to tears when it should and even Paula’s harsh words take no effect on me.

Dad has hinted to me having a beau stashed away in LA and that’s what has me smiling all the time now.

If only he knew.

Oh right, I never told you how I’m not actually out of the closet yet.

Surprise

That’s just a little more icing on the cake

Well Glen knows. He was the first and only to know and has supported me since the beginning

I’ve told him about my crush on Ashley and he wants to meet her.

I haven’t told him how we met or about her having children, just that I have a crush and that’s why I’ve been gone more often than usual.

He actually has taken some vacation time to sneak away from work at the gym to “chaperone” my trip and told our parents we were having a sibling retreat.

Rolls eyes

He’s great but definitely a pain and even though I’m acting like I don’t want him to come with me, my insides are flipping because I’m kind excited for him to meet Ashley and vice versa. Glen is my other half and I want The Dennison’s to be in my world some too.

All in all, I just know that this weekend will be interesting so here we go!

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Ashley’s POV

After picking up the kids from the center we make our way to a few quick stores just dilly dallying and playing with odds and ends.

Holding up three boxes to Arin, one red, one purple, one blonde, “pick a color for mommy.”

She examines them all carefully before choosing the one on the far right.

“Alright!” We high five and continue our trip through the store choosing random items to throw in the basket until we fill it up.

If you can’t tell I’m trying to pass the time and trying not to sit around looking at a watch or clock while I wait for the phone to ring.

Today is Friday and that means Spencer should be here soon

Yay

She phoned saying she was coming a little late because she had to wait for her brother to get ready since he’s going to make the road trip with her this time and I’m a little nervous.

I mean sure we’re just friends but I still want to make a good impression.

She speaks very highly of Glen so I’m assuming he means a lot to her and I don’t want to screw anything up.

Okay so maybe a little nerve wrecked is more appropriate terms of words but you didn’t hear that from me.

Now we’re packed in the truck to go home when finally I hear that familiar ringtone and I answer almost immediately.

“Hey!”

“Well hello to you too Ash, you wanna let the phone ring next time jeez?”

“Pshh haha whatever it was just sitting right here in my hand and I ya know, meh.”

“Riiiight. So anyway we’re here! Are you guy’s busy, maybe we swing by after we change and drop off some things at my place?”

“Sure sounds great. I just spent a small fortune letting these rugrats run free in the store so I can use an extra hand lugging it inside.”

“Great you’re just using me. I see how it is. I’m pouting btw.”

“Oh shut your cute little pouting face. I’ll see you soon Spence.”

Hanging up I hurry home and make sure the place isn’t a catastrophe.

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Spencer’s POV

(Meanwhile)

“Damn! Ashley’s got it like that. You were on the phone all of 2 minutes and she’s got you blushing and smiling like a fool Spen.”

I slap my moron of a brother across the back of the head as we grab our bags out of the trunk of my car and head inside.

“Hurry your ass up. Don’t be tryna get all smell good and jazzy for my woman. We’re just going to hang out for a while and you can have my car later if you want to leave.”

As I tell him this I’m making sure the girls are sitting right in my tank and my jeans fit perfectly. A little dash of perfume and we’re back out the door again.

Ashley awaits me!