"I love you Mr. Shepard."

Two

Abby finished her breakfast,sat her plate in the sink and ran to her toy room. That left Jessica and Sam alone.

"Really?" She said leaning against the counter.

"What?"

"I've told you a hundred times that Abby is like a sponge for curse words."

"I know, but it slipped."

"It always slips!" She hit her hand on the counter, making him jump.

"Jessica, it was a mistake. I'm sorry."

She looked at him and rolled her eyes, tongue in cheek. He walked over to her and pulled him to her, front to back. He unbuttoned a few buttons on her dress and reach in, grabbing her breast. It always calmed her down, it was odd but it always did the trick.

"I love you Sam." She tilted her head back onto his shoulder.

*
Jessica and Sam were sitting on the couch cuddling. Abby was sitting between them.
Abby yawned sleepily and rubbed her eyes.

"Mommy I want a sister for my birthday."

"We'll see."

"You always say that."

"I know, but can't you just play with Auntie Sarah's daughter?"

"Eden is mean and rude mommy."

"Don't say things like that."

"Sorry."

Jessica kissed her daughter's head and sighed.

"It's okay Darling. I love you."

"I love you too mommy."