A Broken Fate

by Cat Mann

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  Ari and I stayed at Aggie and Andy’s house most of the evening. We played with Max on the floor with some of Ari’s old toys and helped unpack his belongings in Ari’s old room. We didn’t leave for our home until long after Max had fallen asleep. I think Ari was worried about leaving him behind. I had to assure him over and over again that Max staying with Aggie really was for the best; that his safety was the most important thing.

  When we got back home, Rory, Julia, August and Collin were all camped out in the living room watching a movie.

  “Where’s the newest member of our little family?” Rory asked, making room for us on the couch.

  “Aggie’s,” Ari huffed, flopping down on the sofa. I frowned and snuggled up on the couch next to my husband.