Nix comes barreling in, curls and cheeks bouncing, and his smile giddy and beaming, with Lola right behind him. He runs past the guys as I crouch down, spreading my arms wide open to catch him as he jumps on me. “Hey, Little Bear.” “Hi, Da!” “Hey, Lo—” My head whips back to Phoenix. “What? What did you just call me?” “Da—” He pauses, brows pinching together, looking to the side as if he’s deep in thought. “Da-Daddy.” He smiles, clapping his hands, proud of himself.
