**Corey**
The barbecue at Stephen’s house turned out to be unexpectedly enjoyable. The highlight for me was seeing Taylor actually have fun with the other kids.
What surprised me most was watching Mitzi interact with the little ones. She seems to have a natural way with them, especially with Taylor.
I know I can be a bit overprotective of Taylor; she’s been through so much in her short life. I don’t want to lose her like I lost my daughter.
That’s why finding a relationship isn’t my priority right now. Taylor comes first.
“I think someone is all tuckered out,” I heard a voice say.
I looked up from my lounge chair, cradling a sleeping Taylor in my arms, to see Mitzi approaching me.
“Yeah, it was a long day for her,” I replied.
Mitzi settled into a chair nearby. “I could tell she was
