Page 79 of Christmas Wish
“Do you want to play with me, Ryder?” Timmy asked as he stood in the doorway.
“Come over here, honey,” Savannah said.
When Timmy was next to them, Ryder scooped him up and placed him on top of Savannah’s lap.
“Ryder’s asked us to stay. Would you like that?”
Timmy bobbed his head and wrapped his arm around Ryder’s neck. “Would we live here?”
“If that’s okay with you.”
“I like it here. I like my friends. Can I go to the same school as they do?”
“Sure,” Savannah said. She kissed her son and pressed against him. “I love you.”
“Is Daddy going to be mad that we’re not coming home?”
“Yes, but Mommy and Daddy haven’t been happy for a long time.”
“Daddy doesn’t like me.”
“Oh, baby,” Savannah said as she rocked Timmy on Ryder’s lap. “It’s notyou. Daddy doesn’t like anyone but himself.”
“I like you very much, kiddo,” Ryder said.
Timmy smiled widely. “I like you too. Do you wanna play a video game with me?”
“Yeah. You’re gonna need to show me what to do.”
“I will,” Timmy said as he scrambled down and dashed into the other room.
Ryder kissed Savannah again then helped her off his lap.
“I know I’m gonna regret doing this ’cause I know he’s gonna kick my ass.” He chuckled and patted Savannah’s butt as he made his way into the family room.
