Two Fools in Love: Book 3

I can't do it

A week later was the twins first dance recital.

"Mama I scared! I not going to go on dat stage!"

"Aw Willow! Everyone is here to see you, baby girl."

"Tell dem me say bye bye!"

Jessica chuckles.

"I'm weady to go on da stage, mommy!"

"Oh Emerson, I like your attitude! I can't wait to watch you, buddy!"

"I so cited, mama!"

**

"There they come!" Jessica smiles as the song "The Candy Man" played.

"And there Willow goes." He chuckles as she runs towards the edge of the stage.

Someone runs on and grabs her then sticks her back in her spot.

"Alright everybody gather 'round
The Candy Man is here
What kind of candy do you want
Sweet choc'late
Choc'late malted candy
Gum drops
Anything you want
You've come to the right man
'Cause I'm the Candy Man"

Emerson points to himself and smiles.  The crowd cheers for him which only made him act like even more of a little ham.

"Look at my boy! He's lovin it!" Danny smiles.

"He's so cute, isn't he?" Jessica giggles.

Willow then stopped running and laid down on the stage and sobbed.

"Oh goodness. Well at least she's not running anymore." Danny chuckles.

***

July.

"Anastasia, you take care of yourself!  Don't trust everyone in Hollywood!  It's a very dangerous place.  Make the right choices.. Please don't be stupid!"

"I won't." Anastasia chuckles.

"I'm gonna miss you, baby."

"I'll miss you too, but I'll be back to visit soon."

Jessica hugged her baby girl as she cried silently.

"I love you, Ana." Her voice shakes.

"I love you too, momma."

"And you!  Ashton.."

"Yes ma'am?" He smiles.

"You treat her right!  Look after her and if you hurt her, I swear to God I will hurt you a hundred times worse."

"I promise you, Mrs. Huston.  I'll take good care of her." Ashton gives Jessica a hug.  Jessica pats his back and says, "Okay enough!"

"Mom!"

Jessica rolls her eyes.

"Here, princess.  Take this." Danny interrupts.

"What is it?"

"Money."

"Aw daddy, you don't have to!"

"Just take it.  Be good, okay?"