Since Nolan was no longer having a moment with Blair, Erin could use her brain again and remembered their bags were still in the car. She opened the back door and grabbed her bag and Blair’s backpack before walking to the house.

“How was the beach?” her mom asked as she wrapped her in a tight hug.

The beach. Erin’s mind immediately went to Blair snuggling close to her, both of them completely naked. Then she remembered the way Blair took care of her while they had sex, not missing one inch of skin on Erin’s body. Erin heated up at the thought, all of the feelings running through her body going straight to her core. Great. “Great.” She cleared her throat. “It was a great trip.”

“That’s awesome. Blair and Nolan were just telling me how much fun you had.”

“We did!” Nolan bounced up and down for a few seconds, but when he stopped, a big yawn escaped from his mouth. He looked up at Erin with big, blinking eyes. “I’m really tired, Mommy.”

Erin put her hand on top of Nolan’s head. “I’m sure, buddy. It’s been a really long week. How ’bout we go to bed?”

Nolan shook his head back and forth. “No. I want to play with Grandma.”

Erin’s mom put her hand up to her mouth and let out an exaggerated yawn Erin had no doubt was fake. “You know what? I’m really tired too, so what do you say we get a good night’s sleep, then tomorrow we’ll get breakfast and play before we go to Sydney’s softball games?”

Nolan’s face lit up. “Can I ride with you to the softball games?”

“As long as it’s okay with your mommy, I don’t see why that would be a problem.” Erin’s mom looked up at her as if silently asking for her permission.

“That’s fine with me.” It’s one hour alone with Blair where I have to find a way to control myself, but I’m a grown adult. I can do it. Plus, I’ll be driving. Even if I’m tempted to do something reckless, it won’t be possible.

“Grandma, you read me story and tuck me in bed?” Nolan asked, distracting Erin from her internal pep talk.

When Erin’s mom nodded, Erin pushed Nolan toward the door. “Let’s go.”

Instead of moving, Nolan put his hands on his hips and glared up at her. “Not you, Mommy. Grandma is tucking me in.”

Erin laughed. She loved how this kid’s whole world revolved around her one minute and the next, she was chopped liver. “She can tuck both of us in since we’re sharing a bed.”

Nolan shook his head back and forth vehemently. “No, we’re not. I have my own room at Grandma’s house. You sleep in your room.”