Aubrey
“Auntie Aubrey, wake up! Uncle Everett is making teddy bear pancakes.” Heath’s excited voice shrieks, waking me from my slumber.
“He is?” I ask, meeting his excitement.
“Yes, so come on.”
I chuckle. “Yes, boss. I will be down in a minute.”
He hurries out of the room and back down the stairs. Reaching for my cell, I check the time. It is seven o’clock in the morning. Has Everett gotten all the kids up? I thought he would have been away by now. I didn’t expect him to be in the kitchen, making teddy bear pancakes. I wish he were away, but I will put my happy face on for the sake of the kids and join them.
Sitting up, I pull it together after a moment, climb out of bed and make my way downstairs to the kitchen. The sight in front of me takes me aback. Heath and Iris are settl
