Next Generation (Book 4)

Mediator

|Izzy's POV|

Tyler has been back at work for a couple of weeks now. His schedule is currently all over the place. Still, he's as present as ever, calling whenever he can in between time.

Jamie and I are gearing up to open our own Summer Camp starting in July. We have been working tirelessly with our team to get the new location in tip top shape, sparing no expense. We decided not to rebuild the location that caught on fire and just put the money into the new studio as it was bigger. It was also its own building and plenty of parking so we wouldn't have to worry about random people parking here.

While I'm working, Logan is at summer camp. He'll be going to our dance one once we open up. He's excited about it. Now he's in a sports one and by the time he gets home, he's exhausted. Olivia is still with me and thankfully my in-laws have no problem keeping her when need be. As for what else is coming up, Murphy graduates and Rory is turning 21. I know she's going on vacation with Bash, but we have a girls trip planned as well. No husbands/fiancés/boyfriends allowed.

Getting ready for the day, first up was dropping Logan off at camp. I then headed to the studio with Olivia. Everything was pretty much together, just a few final touches at this point. I was feeding Livy when my phone rang. It was Ty.

Hello.

Hey, beautiful.

Hey, handsome.

How'd the morning go?

Just fine. Logan is off at camp having the time of his life. I'm at the studio now with Livy. You got in late last night.

Yeah, I didn't want to wake you. Olivia woke up around 3am.

Babe...

He shook his head.

You know I'll take whatever moments I can get with the kids. She was only up for an hour and I was able to go back to sleep until I had to get up for work.

I don't want you to burn yourself out, babe.

Izzy, I got this. I promise you.

Alright.

I won't be home until tomorrow. I'm on call Saturday and off Sunday. I told Logan we'd go to the batting cages.

I told Logan that daddy needs rest.

Isabella, I will get rest. Spending a couple hours out of the house will not do anything.

Fine.

Baby, don't do that.

I just want you to take care of yourself. You're juggling a lot right now and...

If I couldn't handle it, I would tell you. I promise, Izzy. What are you and baby girl doing today other than checking on the studio.

We're having lunch with your mom.

Ever since Tyler had that sit down, he hasn't talked to his mother much. I'm giving Ty space to handle it his way, but the more I saw her, the more she asked about it.

Have fun.

Tyler, it's been a month since everything happened and you barely speak to her.

Not my priority at the moment. You and the kids are.

It's not about a priority and you know it. Your parents help us with the kids. I just don't want you to have any resentment towards them.