“Okay, you caught me. I missed you two.”

Erin looked like she wanted to say something in response, but before she could, Nolan answered. “We missed you too, Bear! So, so much. I missed you lots, and Mommy missed you more.”

“She did, huh?” Blair asked as she looked from Nolan to Erin. She loved the way Erin’s cheeks immediately turned red in embarrassment. It was so fucking cute Blair could hardly stand it.

“It appears I’ve been called out as well.” Erin smiled and it made the rest of the world disappear. All that existed was the two of them, and Blair could’ve spent all night staring at the beautiful woman standing outside of her car. Erin put her hand on the car and leaned closer to Blair’s open window, almost looking like she might kiss her. Unfortunately, she stopped before their lips were close enough to meet. “Since you’re here, do you want to come in? Nolan was just about to go for a ride on his scooter, and then I’m going to make something for dinner. You’re welcome to stay for both if you’d like.”

“Are you sure? I don’t want to intrude.” Blair really hoped Erin was sure because there was nothing she wanted to do more than spend time with these two. Honestly, she would stay forever if Erin would let her.

“Of course. Nolan would love it.” Erin leaned even closer and lowered her eyes. “I would love it too.”

Blair didn’t need to hear anything else. She turned off her car and hopped out without another word.

After doing a lap around the neighborhood, chasing after Nolan on his scooter, they went inside to make dinner. Blair took a deep breath as she entered the house, taking in the smell she had become so accustomed to. Even though it had only been a few days, walking into Erin and Nolan’s house felt like coming home after a long trip.

“So, what are we making for dinner?” Blair asked as she followed Erin into the kitchen.

“We?” Erin asked with a laugh. “You’re the guest, which means I’m doing the cooking.”

“ I’m  the guest who essentially invited herself over, so I feel like it’s only right if I help out.”

“You know what would actually be a huge help?” Erin pointed toward the family room where Nolan was standing on his head on the couch. “Make sure he doesn’t kill himself while I’m making dinner.”

“I can do that!”

Blair walked into the other room, grabbed Nolan, and held him over her shoulder. He giggled as he kicked his legs and tried to break free. “Oh, I’m sorry. Did you want down?” Blair asked as Nolan continued to laugh and kick at her.

“Yes. Put me down, poopy butt.”