Page 76 of Single Mom's Guide to Love

Logan sends me a confused look. “Why would I be mad about that? You remember who I am, right?”

As if I could forget.

“Yes, but I also know that you probably own, or developed, all the ones that he’s attached to. And I didn’t know if it was rude or weird to bring them, but if they aren’t with him, he will have a not-so-minor freak out.”

Logan just gives me a warm smile. “Sounds like my kind of kid.”

I turn away again, needing to hide my reaction to how he already talks about Jayce so affectionately. One of the reasons I was adamant about not dating is because I didn’t want Jayce to have to develop a relationship with someone I was dating, only for it to end badly. And yes, part of me is worried Jayce will get attached to Logan. Hell, in their one interaction already, I could see how much they bonded. When we have to leave his house, Jayce will be devastated.

“Logan?”

I turn back to him as he’s picking up one of my duffle bags. “Yeah, Love?”

“Before we do this, I need a promise from you.”

He puts the bags down, hearing the seriousness in my tone. “Anything.”

I take in a breath before beginning. “You and I know this is only temporary. But Jayce has stars in his eyes every time your name comes up.”

“Does that mean you talk about me?”

I roll my eyes at his comment and his fucking smirk. “Focus, Matthews. This is serious. My kid idolizes you, and when we tell him that we’re now living with you, he’s going to become attached in three seconds flat. So I need you to promise me, no matter what happens with us when this is over, that you won’t let my kid down. That you’ll stay in his life however he wants you to. I just…I need that promise.”

Logan puts his grin away and walks toward me, taking my hands in his. I also notice that he immediately starts rubbing his thumb over the engagement ring and wedding band I’ve worn since yesterday.

“When I first met Jayce, I swore I was looking at a picture of myself as a kid. I was shy. Used to hide behind my mum’s leg when we were in public. And talking to him that day? He’s a great, bright, funny kid, Maeve. Believe me, I don’t give my only-one-ever-made action figures to just anyone.”

Shit, I’m going to cry…

“I know this is scary and has been a whirlwind. And it’s not going to be easy on Jayce either. I hate that we can’t stay here, but it’s safer to be at my place right now. So no matter what you tell him about us, no matter how long we stay married, no matter anything, as long as he wants me in his life, I’ll be there. No questions asked.”

Okay, now I’m crying.

I’ve cried more this week than I have in the past God knows how many years. I didn’t even cry when Josh and I divorced.

I start to say thank you to Logan when my phone starts vibrating like crazy in my pocket. When I pull it out, the Banks family group chat has suddenly come back to life.

Simon: You really got fucking married? What do we really know about this guy?

Stella: I’m on it!

Simon: When can I meet him? I think he and I need to have a talk.

Ainsley: Simon, she’s not your daughter.

Simon: I know, but as the oldest, this is part of my duties.

Quinn: Forget that, who had Maeve getting remarried on their Bingo card this year?

Simon: No one. But I do believe that Ainsley was the only one to place her money on Maeve dating again before Jayce was in middle school, so she wins the pot.

Ainsley: Woohoo!

Quinn: I knew taking the over on freshman year was a bad move.

Stella: Y’all I’m going to send you all the articles coming out. Simon, you’re even mentioned in a few.

Simon: Fuck yeah! Send that shit over.

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