LILA

This is the first time we're having breakfast as a full house since Ava and Derrick arrived at the Pack House. Nicklaus barely leaves Ava's side-like, not even to pee. And Rafael? He still acts like I'm invisible. Like sharing the same air is some kind of punishment.

At least he finally let me talk to Derrick. I told him the truth-about Rafael being his father. He took that... okay. But finding out I'm his mother? That hit differently.

They're both mad at me. And honestly? I get it. I fucked up.

I'm in the kitchen, trying to focus on the one thing I can control-breakfast.

 "Eggs Benedict with...