Mr. Grumps (epilogue)

Richard One Year Later. “Hey, little man,” I say in greeting to Tory Maverick who is stepping out of a hotel room. “Hey,” he greets with a smile. “Aren’t you supposed to be getting ready for the party later on?” I ask him, ruffling his brown hair. “Nah, all I got to do is put…

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Maya My phone rings making me jump. Then I relax when I see it’s only Richard. “Hey, honey. Where have you been? You left for Stephanie’s hours ago,” I say upon answering. “Maya,” he says and from that one word alone, I can hear anguish and pain. “What’s wrong? Where are you?” I ask, rising…

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Richard A text from Maya is what wakes me up the next morning. My phone buzzes on the bedside table and I groan while sitting up. When I see that it’s from her, I check and then double-check her side of the bed surprised that she’s not there. Can you get the kids ready for…