“Think Ash would be okay if I called him mommy?” I knew it was coming before he uttered a word, but it makes my throat thick with emotion regardless. “I don’t know, bug. You’d have to ask him.” Tucker shrugs, a smile brightening his face. “Cool!” And that’s that. We finish shopping and get in line to check out. When it’s almost our turn, Tucker turns and peers up at me. “I love Ash.” His words have my heart racing and a smile working up my face. “Me too, bug,” I reply as casually as I can manage, meaning it with every bone in my body.
