Page 53 of Chasing The Goal
He told me I should hear Jackson out. That if he’s serious, I should let him try.
Ava
Are you KIDDING me? The emotional maturity?? The restraint???
Dakota
I would’ve thrown the cookies at Jackson and told him to crawl.
And then Jaymie just… left. Said “have a good night, you should give him a chance” and walked to the elevator.
Ava
He’s too good. TOO GOOD. I need him to make one mildly bad choice so I can cope.
And here’s the worst part—I let Jackson in. We talked. I invited him to a doctor’s appointment and a birthing class. I even unblocked his number.
He is my baby daddy, no matter how much I loath that term *gags*
Dakota
Okay, okay. Pause. No shame. But…do you want him involved?
Or are you doing what feels expected?
Always a voice of reason, even though she was a wildchild growing up. Dakota showed up for me time and time again in the best way a sister could.
Mallory
I don’t know. He said all the right things. And part of me wants the right thing. But Jaymie…
I stopped, backspacing three times before letting the words spill.
Jaymie just feels right. He never said it. Never pushed. Just showed up. Every single time.
Ava
but like….What do you want? Forget what makes sense. Forget obligation. Who do you miss when they’re not around?
Dakota
Who feels like a warm, fuzzy blanket, your favorite playlist and soup when you’re sick?
...Jaymie.
Silence.
Then the typing bubbles started again.
Dakota
I love that for you.
Ava
Same.
But also we will support you if you decide to light both men on fire and raise this baby in peace.
