As usual, Ethan is the first one awake early the next morning. He plays quietly in his crib.
Lexus spends a few moments soaking in the bathtub. With a second baby on the way, her thoughts are on her career and being able to balance work with motherhood.
For now, she doesn’t have to worry about it. She is covered by maternity leave.
Still, she wonders how far into her career she could have advanced in the time that she has spent at home.
One look at her son’s face and her doubts disappear. She knows that she is right where she should be.
Lexus changes Ethan’s clothes and prepares to take him downstairs for breakfast. Ethan grabs a lock of Lexus’ hair. Lexus chuckles at his curiosity.
Terrance is already in the kitchen preparing to cook brunch.
Lexus secures Ethan in his highchair as he continues to reach out to her.
Ethan takes a look at his baby food, dips a finger in and gives it a taste before digging in with both hands.
Lexus answers her ringing cell phone. It’s her half-brother Clark.
“Dad has been having some health problems lately Lex. He’s been asking to see you,” Clark informs her.
Lexus recalls the time she showed up at her father’s job to confront him about his neglecting of their relationship. She just cannot get passed the fact that her father did not try very hard to maintain it.
“I’ll think about it Clark, but I don’t know if I’m ready to see him again.”
“I understand,” Clark says. “I just don’t want you to have any regrets if anything should happen.”
Lexus continues talking to Clark as Terrance finishes preparing grilled cheese sandwiches. He adds a few select spices to give them a special touch.
Lexus leaves the kitchen for more privacy as she continues her conversation; giving Clark her reasons for not being in a rush to go and visit their father.
As evening approaches, Terrance decides to take Ethan for a walk; giving Lexus private time to sort out her feelings about her father.
As evening approaches, Terrance decides to take Ethan for a walk; giving Lexus private time to sort out her feelings about her father.
Terrance takes Ethan to the park. There he runs into his mother Amy, who’s there with his little brother and new little sister.
Terrance’s relationship with his mother was never the greatest. She was always more interested in her boyfriends, but he really wants to develop a relationship with his brother and sister.
He spends a few moments talking to his brother Zachery before heading home.
Lexus has a few house chores that she really needs to be completing, but cannot resist a few quiet moments alone off of her swollen feet.
She can hear Terrance climbing the stairs with Ethan.
Now that the house is full again, Lexus goes back to completing her chores.
Terrance helps out by taking Ethan to the potty, before getting him ready for bed.
Lexus is tired and the baby is weighing her down. She decides to call it a night.
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