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So, I decided that it was time for a makeover. I did not want to cut all my hair off...but sadly my curls had to go. I am getting a little more paranoid as time here goes on. I know I can't hide from this forever. They are going to find me eventually but I need to stick it out as long as I can for the sake of my family.
Speaking of family...things here are amazing. Staci is huge...but DON'T let her know I said that. I think she looks amazing and can't keep my hands off her. She is such a superwoman. Finding time to cook, clean, and teach Thene how to walk, talk, use the potty, and build with blocks.
I am so lucky here.
Speaking of family...things here are amazing. Staci is huge...but DON'T let her know I said that. I think she looks amazing and can't keep my hands off her. She is such a superwoman. Finding time to cook, clean, and teach Thene how to walk, talk, use the potty, and build with blocks.
I am so lucky here.
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"I just don't know where Thene got that honey'colored hair, Issac."
Erm...oh jeez...
"What do you mean, Stace? Didn't she get it from your side of the family?"
"Of course not, silly! You know my whole family is Scottish and Irish. Everyone in my family only has red or blonde hair. What about your family?"
This conversation is not where I want to go tonight. Staci has no idea that I used to be a man with green eyes and honey-colored hair. She has no idea who I used to be. She doesn't even know I have a family back in Hidden Springs.
Erm...oh jeez...
"What do you mean, Stace? Didn't she get it from your side of the family?"
"Of course not, silly! You know my whole family is Scottish and Irish. Everyone in my family only has red or blonde hair. What about your family?"
This conversation is not where I want to go tonight. Staci has no idea that I used to be a man with green eyes and honey-colored hair. She has no idea who I used to be. She doesn't even know I have a family back in Hidden Springs.
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It was at that moment that little Sutton decided to join the world and Staci went into labor.
Well...conversation avoided and crisis averted...for now at least.
Well...conversation avoided and crisis averted...for now at least.
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In my oh so smooth characteristic style...I freaked out.
Yes, we already have a kid and I've been through this before...Hell, I'm even a cop and deal with emergencies daily.
What can I say...this is my wife and new baby...I am allowed to scream and hop around like a moron.
I did eventually calm myself enough to ride as a passenger in the car while Stace drove to the hospital.
Yes, we already have a kid and I've been through this before...Hell, I'm even a cop and deal with emergencies daily.
What can I say...this is my wife and new baby...I am allowed to scream and hop around like a moron.
I did eventually calm myself enough to ride as a passenger in the car while Stace drove to the hospital.
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"Issac...he's been home for a week. We have to pick out a name for this kid!"
"Staci...he's our son. We have to choose his name carefully. We can't just go stamping a name on him that might not fit him!"
"Babe, you picked Athena's name immediately after seeing her. Why is this kid any different?"
"Athena means love and gosh darn it I felt that more powerfully than ever for both of you when she was born. It was easy"
"Ok...fine, Issac...let's throw names around and see what fits?" What about Bennet? Or Brinley? Maybe David or Peter?"
"Staci...he's our son. We have to choose his name carefully. We can't just go stamping a name on him that might not fit him!"
"Babe, you picked Athena's name immediately after seeing her. Why is this kid any different?"
"Athena means love and gosh darn it I felt that more powerfully than ever for both of you when she was born. It was easy"
"Ok...fine, Issac...let's throw names around and see what fits?" What about Bennet? Or Brinley? Maybe David or Peter?"
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"What about...Xander? I had a...I always liked that name. It's a good stong name. A stand-up name. The name of a man who would raise a good family and take care of things even when those things weren't his mess to fix. It's a name of someone that I ad---that I would admire."
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"Wow, Issac, that was some explanation. How can I say no to that? Xander it is! Xander Bennet Sutton."
After Staci went to bed, all I could do was stand there and stare at my son.
Oh, my God. My son. His name is Xander and I don't think I can ever tell Staci why.
That man raised me when my father was out partying. He took care of my mom and my sister and brother. He taught me how to drive and pushed me to do well in school. I was valedictorian because of him.
Xander taught me how to be the man I am today. He will never know he has a grandson given his name.
I can't believe I let my life get this messed up.
"I am so sorry, Xander. Forgive me." I don't even know which one I am asking for forgiveness, the man I failed or my newborn son who will never meet his grandfather?
Oh, my God. My son. His name is Xander and I don't think I can ever tell Staci why.
That man raised me when my father was out partying. He took care of my mom and my sister and brother. He taught me how to drive and pushed me to do well in school. I was valedictorian because of him.
Xander taught me how to be the man I am today. He will never know he has a grandson given his name.
I can't believe I let my life get this messed up.
"I am so sorry, Xander. Forgive me." I don't even know which one I am asking for forgiveness, the man I failed or my newborn son who will never meet his grandfather?
"Did you find him, Harrison?"
"Not yet, Madame. He's here no doubt. We will find him soon."
"Not yet, Madame. He's here no doubt. We will find him soon."