December 31, 2024
(Part 1) Brenda nodded in response and turned to leave, but not before giving Lucas a knowing glance. “Come on,” she said softly, reaching out to take his hand. “Let’s get out of here.” Lucas followed numbly, his head down, his cheeks still burning. As they made their way through the parking lot, he tried to focus on anything other than the weight of the diapers in his arms. He couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched and judged. Every step felt like a struggle. Finally, they reached Brenda’s car. She unlocked it and opened the trunk, expecting Lucas to […]