A Single Mom Meets Someone New Ch 78

“Where’s Gillian?” Leo asked Bette who was standing on the balcony. 

“Down there talking to Tina.” Bette said. 

“Really?” Leo walked forward. 

“Yep. I hope it goes well. If it doesn’t Tina’s heart will be broken.” Bette said. 

“Well let’s pray for the best.” Leo said. 

“Mommy!” Victoria yelled.

“I’ll go.” Leo said. 

“You sure?” Bette asked. Leo smiled.

“Yeah I don’t get to do the daddy thing very often. So I want to as much of it while I can.” He walked inside. 

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“I don’t think your life or ours will ever be like it was.” Tina said. 

“All I want is to be able to walk down the street and not have to worry about a photographer snapping my picture. I just thought it would be different.” Gillian looked over at Tina and for the first time Tina could see all the pain Gillian had been carrying around. Her instincts kicked in and she moved onto the chair next to Gillian wrapping her arms around her.

“As much as I don’t want you on this track the military academy would provide some shelter for you from the outside world and you wouldn’t be able to get into any trouble.” Gillian looked up at her. “Change that as much trouble you can get into trouble anywhere.” Tina smiled. 

“Very true.” Gillian wiped the tears off her cheeks. 

“Where do you want to go?” Tina asked. 

“I’ve narrowed it down to 2, but I have to go visit before I make my mind up.” Gillian said. 

“Which 2 would that be?” Tina asked. 

“Yale or UCLA.” Gillian said. Tina was quiet. 

“Mama!” Victoria yelled running out side and down the sidewalk. “Daddy won’t let me stay up with everyone else. He says I have to go to bed.” She said. 

“He’s right. It’s way past your bed time.” Tina said. Victoria looked at Tina then to Gillian and then behind her to Leo. She paused and then looked back at Tina and then hit the ground kicking and screaming.