- the time I reached Aly’s room she probably thought I had walked out of my work.] I’m back. No I didn’t quit. Marcus took over for me today.

- noticed how quickly he started thinking about what I said. “I guess we need to have a family meeting soon. then we will do a club one. For now go to the hospital and be with your wife. I’ve got this shit.” I nodded and headed directly for the hospital without even stopping to think about it. By -

- with forgiving him on her part. Trust me she is still your baby girl. She still loves you and she we’ll do anything for you, but you need to give her some time to come to terms on her own. maybe you should have listened to E when he told you, Jesse was the problem because he was Marcus. [I -

- change the past or take away the hurt. [his statement almost made me want to cry because of the way he said it. “ Lexi forgave happy so quickly and not me.” I shook my head and then tried to make him see.] she didn’t she’s being civil with him because of her grandmother, but it has nothing to do -

- wife and children when they both needed him. Just give him some time he’ll come around. He’s still your boy Marcus whether he likes it or not he still daddy‘s boy. Just give him a little time and give Lexi some too. She understand the different side of it and so does your son, but that doesn’t -

- wasn’t expecting. “She will adjust eventually, but you have to remember to slow down and appreciate the time now. if I made different choices almost 9 years ago, maybe my son wouldn’t hate me.” I hugged him tighter.] he doesn’t hate you. He does hate the fact that you kept him away from his -

- had a job. It cracked me up, but it also pissed me off and he picked up on every little bit of it. “How’s your wife doing?” I shook my head and shrugged.] she’s not happy about being in the hospital for the extent of the pregnancy, but it’s for the baby. [he hugged me and then said something I -

- understood that. I wasn’t leaving work quite yet, but I would be leaving shortly. I wanted to spend some time with Marcus and talk to him about things before going to see my mom and brother-in-law. as soon as Marcus walked in the door everybody that wasn’t doing anything suddenly remembered they -

[I didn’t even have a chance to reply to my wife before I lost my shit on these fools. Since they didn’t want to listen to me, I pulled out the big guns and called Padrino. I knew he would be arriving shortly and to be honest, I couldn’t wait because my priority needed to be my family and he -

- remind myself that my wife and kids needed me and that I didn’t look good in orange.]

- that it would level me out a little.] babe these fools are just sitting around doing nothing but talking to each other. There’s at least nine repos on the damn desk. Not to mention all the stuff in the front scrapyard that hasn’t been done yet. [I sent the message rubbing my temples trying to -

[The minute I got to work. I was already aggravated because these fools were just sitting around doing nothing when there was obviously orders for repos to be done. I sat down at the front desk and sorted through them before even saying a word to anyone I pulled out my phone and texted Ale hoping -

- not looking forward to work, but I also wanted the money for finishing the house. I knew we weren’t struggling for it, but I still wanted it for going forward.]

- door hugging him quick before walking back over to my wife.] i’ll be back as soon as I can. If anything changes reach out to me and I’ll come back even quicker. Stay out of trouble. I love you, baby. [I quickly left the room because if I didn’t, I wouldn’t actually get it anywhere today. I was -

[I would have chuckled at her request, but I knew why she was doing it.] I know, baby I will I promise. I know your brother has you, but I’m gonna still be worried until I get back here. [I heard footsteps approaching, and I got worried for a minute until I realized it was Nestor. I opened the -

- want to puke.] I will update you every few hours because I really don’t trust anyone right now.

- way. I just would feel better if somebody with a gun was in here. I don’t trust him, babe. I never have. I never will and I really don’t trust him now. [I had no idea if they were guys in town waiting for Lexi or not but the idea of any of them coming in here to hurt any of the women made me -

[I sat on the edge of the bed, pulling her closer for just a little bit.] Your brother is on his way. I told him with the extra threat at Lexi‘s house yesterday that I want extra detail on you. He doesn’t know what happened to Lexi back then and I’d rather keep it that way. I know my mom is on her -

- worries to a minimum because I didn’t want to scare her. She was probably going to be scared just based on what I said alone.] once my mom gets here, I will go to work, but not until then because I don’t trust this asshole I never have and I never will. Do you need anything before I sit down?

[I looked at my wife and shook my head.] I’m sorry, babe. I thought I saw one of Jesse’s boys outside and until I’m absolutely certain you are safe I’m not leaving. I don’t know how much E is aware of so the fact that they were going back to Oakland was making me worry last night. [I kept my -

- watching the door like someone was going to bust through it at any moment.] I don’t know what it is. I just don’t like my gut right now.

- see my wife. I stepped inside the room and sat in the chair by her bed. Usually my instincts are not wrong so when I looked at her, I quickly texted her instead of speaking.] I will go to work after my mom gets here. I’m not leaving you alone. I don’t know why I’m just not doing it. [I sat there -

[I smiled and kissed my wife quickly before leaving the hospital room. I knew she would ask me to stay if I didn’t leave. as soon as I reach the parking lot, I get the same feeling. I did shortly after we lost E. I double timed it back upstairs. My heart rate slowed back down as soon as I could -

-you asked for. I love you so much but until I know you can handle it and it won’t come back up. I’m not getting you food. [I kissed her softly, pushing her hair out of her face.] as far as keeping you in the loop I will do that. Mom said she should be rolling in about nine so you should be good.

[I had to laugh at her because she wasn’t thinking clearly.] baby I love you to death and if you hadn’t puked up your dinner last night, I will get you all those things, but you did. You need to let the doctors worry about food for you for now. Once I know you can handle it I will get you what -

- fools will drive me insane. With Primo in Oakland, I want to have eyes on the place today for a little while anyway. Once he’s home and they’re himself I’ll probably change my plans, but I don’t know yet. Do you want me to pick anything up for you while I’m out?

[I looked at my wife and shook my head.] he still had Bubba‘s room intact according to Lexi so I’d rather not go in that house. When she offered so that we could rent it out or whatever I wasn’t gonna tell her no. [I chuckled at her comment about me working.] I know I will, but I also know these -

- most honest I have been about things regarding my dad since we lost him and I think my wife knows that.] I already texted E and he told me not to worry about working a full day if I didn’t want to so I’ll have to see how busy it is considering he’s still in Oakland.

- baby. She’s gonna clean out dad‘s house while she’s here so that I don’t have to. She’s worried that will push me over the edge which she’s probably right if I’m being honest. Lexi was the last one in there for the funeral purposes. I’d rather not go in there right now. [This was probably the -

[I smiled, kissing Ale softly.] it kind of it. It was my bad knee. And don’t worry about your mom. My mom is on her way because she knows your mom stresses you out. She said she’s gonna bring you food and then hang out with you until I get off work and then probably swing by Lexi‘s to see our -