★Nathan★
After my difficult conversation with Cassandra, we had managed to relax and enjoy the rest of the evening. But when I had gotten home, I had to have another difficult conversation with Annie. We had an appointment this morning with the lawyers. And the morning moved far too quickly for how little sleep I had managed to get. I had woken up with the weight of every decision pressing down on me, but underneath all of it was something new and strange. Something steady, warm, and terrifying. I was a father. The thought alone sent a tightness through my chest that lingered as I showered, dressed, and drove to the attorney’s office. By the time I pulled into the parking lot, Annie was already waiting near the entrance with her arms folded and her expression guarded. She looked tired, mo
