“Ben asked, almost afraid of the answer. He had spent the entire day at Kayley’s, playing with Alexis, helping cook dinner, going on a bike ride around the neighborhood, and just talking. He learned that Kayley was a fantastic cook on top of everything else. Now Alexis was asleep for the night, and he and Kayley were sitting on the couch with a glass of wine. The television was on, but neither of them were watching. It had been a monumental day, including moments ago when Alexis was going to bed... and insisted that Ben take her into her room. He smiled, unable to stop the feeling that today had been a turning point for all of them. “Okay, Lexi, time for night night,” Kayley had said, helping her into her pajamas. Alexis looked over her shoulder at Ben, who was sitting on the couch. “Ben,” Alexis stated, pointing over Kayley’s shoulder at him. “Ben ni ni.” Kayley had turned, looking directly at Ben with a fire in her eyes. “Ben, I think you’ve been summoned.” After Kayley kissed her goodnight, Alexis reached for Ben and he laid her in her crib, tucking the stuffed monkey he had gotten her in the hospital under her arm.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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