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Автор: Kara Lennox
Издательство: HarperCollins
Серия: Fatherhood
Жанр произведения: Контркультура
Год издания: 0
isbn: 9781408958049
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in your plans. So I just want you to know that I’m not demanding or expecting anything from you. If you want to be a part of this baby’s life, that’s wonderful. But if you don’t—”

      “Of course I do!” he exploded, not able to listen to any more. “I can’t believe you would think for a moment that I’d be content to wash my hands of responsibility and send you on your merry way.”

      She pressed her fingertips to her forehead. “I’m sorry, Josh. No, I didn’t really expect that. You were always very responsible.”

      Responsible. The word seemed almost like a curse. “I’m not just responsible. I love kids, and I’m a helluva good father. I’m going to be a good father to this kid, too, whether you like it or not.”

      Natalie sat up straighter. “I wasn’t trying to deny—”

      “But you were hoping. I happen to think a child needs two parents. I had to raise mine without a mother, and if they’re turning out okay it’s not because we didn’t go through some tough times.”

      “Okay, Josh! I agree, two parents are best.”

      “Yet you adopted as a single mother.” Once again, he realized he’d spoken unwisely. What was wrong with him? He didn’t normally blurt things out.

      “Because one parent is better than a crowded orphanage,” she said indignantly.

      Orphanage? Did they even have orphanages anymore? “Whoa, whoa, let’s back up. I wasn’t meaning to criticize. I’m sure you’re a fabulous mother to Mary. And you’re going to be a fabulous mother to our baby, too.”

      She unruffled her feathers slightly. “I’m going to try my darnedest.”

      “There’s a slight problem, you know. We live four hours apart.”

      “We can work that out. Weekends, vacations—”

      “I don’t want to be a vacation dad, or a summer dad. I want to be a part of this child’s life every day. I need that.”

      “We’re going to have to make some compromises,” she said reasonably.

      “Like hell. The solution is to live near each other. Preferably on the same street.”

      “You just made partner,” she said. “You can’t exactly pick up stakes and move to Dallas. And I’m not—”

      “It’s more logical for you to move,” he said smoothly. “You’re a nurse. Nurses are in high demand everywhere. With your experience, you can get a job at any hospital in Houston.”

      “I can’t move!” she exploded, jumping to her feet. “I’ve got a home in Dallas. Family ties. Mary is in a school she loves, with friends she’s known her whole life.”

      He wasn’t surprised at her outburst. He wouldn’t want to have to uproot his life or his kids’ lives, either. But she would get used to the idea. One thing Josh knew how to do was negotiate, and he had just the lever to negotiate Natalie exactly where she needed to be. “I can’t make you move, I guess. But in the end, I know you’ll do what’s best for our child.”

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