H A I L E Y Liam’s little vampire girlfriend was coming over for dinner tonight. After several convincing on the need to be open minded, and me giving him the talk on being safe and smart, not just physically, but with his heart too. We had agreed to get to know this girl. The boy was relentless in his pursuit, I had to respect that. He was fighting for what he wanted. A lesson I'd taught him well. The house was in a state of controlled chaos. Aria, in a surprising turn of events, had appointed herself as the official decorator. She was flitting around the living room, arranging throw pillows and lighting scented candles. "The lavender is too calming," she declared, snuffing out a candle with a dramatic flourish. "We need something more... neutral. Something that says 'we're a welcomin

