Chapter 61 Party Store Dash

• Looking at her, I realized something even more profound: even if Max and I don't make it through, I've gained valuable lessons from this experience. If our story ends prematurely, I'll still be okay, and everything will be fine.
• "Of course not, Mom. Come here," Alex said, shifting his arm to make room for Mom to snuggle in beside him.
• Once she settled in, she reached for my free hand, interlocking her fingers with mine as she kissed the back of my hand. Alex planted a kiss on her head and then on mine.