Parenthood~ Continuation of Love Conquers All

IRL • part 506

I sigh ending the call with Ian. Well, it's official. I'm going to Georgia tomorrow. I walk back into the living room where Jen, Nina, my sister Jessica, Jacob and Casey sat. All of them were having a random conversation about God knows what but instantly stopped when I walked over to one of the sofa's, inbetween Jen and Casey.

"How'd it go, honey?" Jennifer asks, white wine in her hand.

"As good as it can get," I shrug sighing.

"Sorry we aren't going with you, Tess." Jess apologized, her hand placed on Jacob's thigh.

Nina smiles over at me winking. "At least you got me."

I nod giggling. "Thank the heavens."

Everyone laughed at my little hint of sarcasm, each and every one of them slightly buzzed on wine and beer.

"I can still come with you if you want," Casey offers from beside me.

I breath out shifting my eyes from his down to my daughter Selena who sat on his thigh. "I would love that. But"-I suck in between my teeth-"I don't think Ian would be really fond about that."

"He brought Nikki to your place," Jessica shrugs taking a sip of her wine, "Be petty, who cares?"

Nina nods, looking at me. "I totally agree."

"Count me in," Jen smiles playfully.

I roll my eyes, not being able to help but let out my own set of laughs. "Alright guys, I get it; you're all petty." I turn my head, looking at Casey's gorgeous brown eyes. "Thanks for the offer, but I wouldn't want to cause any more tension between Ian and I than there already is."

Casey nods, acceptingly. "Don't worry, I completely understand." His lips tug at the corners as he lifts his beer over to his mouth. "Plus, I'll be at your premiere  anyways."

"Thank the heavens," Nina raises her two arms up in the air giving me a cheeky smile. Yup. She's definitely tipsy.

All of us giggle at Nina totally mocking me.

"You guys are seriously the best," I point out my bottom lip, blushing. "I wouldn't be able to handle this whole divorce thing without your support."

"Oh honey, you know we always shave your back." Jen smiles, rubbing a soft hand on my arm.

I give her a grateful smile. Out of all of them in the room with me, I can't lie, Jennifer had been here the most for me. Provided me a place to live. Taken care of Selena. Given me much needed advice. She was seriously the best.

Jacob looks over at me as he leans forward, picking up his beer from the coffee table. "Speaking of Nikki, is she still there with him?"

"Apparently not," I shake my head. "She'll be gone for the week which is enough time for me not to see her."

"Thank God," Nina rolls her eyes. She too was tired of Nikki being attached to Ian's ass all the time.

"You know," Jessica starts, "I find it really odd that Ian dates two girls who practically look like twins"-she says meaning Nina and I-"and now he has something going on with Nikki, who oddly looks similar to the two of you."