"I try not to. Keeping in contact probably isn't the best. I know she feels the same way. Again, if we hadn't split, we might not be here right now." He sighed. "Right, time for a better topic, or at least something a little more fun."

And, with those words, Kelly found herself easily lifted up to straddle his lap, his strong hands immediately caressing her body. Hannah kissed her father on the cheek before suggesting to the others that they give her father a little privacy, hearing the footsteps of the others until she was left alone with Mark. His face broke out into a gentle smile as his...