Yearn (Bonus Epilogue)
Her chemistry. My devotion. Dominic The mansion was quiet. That deep, content kind of quiet that came only after joy. The movie credits had rolled hours ago, the boys long surrendered to sleep. Their bellies were full of popcorn and superhero-shaped cookies, faces smudged with chocolate and happiness. "Best day ever," Oliver had whispered against my shoulder when I carried him upstairs. “Best one yet.” I patted his back. “By the way, I’ve got a new joke.” “Oh no.” J shook his head and climbed the steps on my right. “This is not going to be good.” “Trust me. This is my best joke yet.” “Okay.” J smirked. “We’ll see.” “Why did the germs never fight the doctor?” I waited for a few seconds and then winked. “Because they didn’t have the guts! ” “Oh no.” J chuckled. “That’s so bad.” Oliver yawned. “I kind of liked that one. You’re getting better.” “Thanks, Oliver.” At the top of the stairs, J's eyes were already half-closed, their steps dragging...