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Chapter Forty-Eight

our son still has a lot of Daddy time. I keep praying for his
little heart to be protected from the bitter truth of his parents’
relationship. So far, he doesn’t seem to be affected by Gord’s
half-time presence. It’s just like Daddy being away on tour.
This is what Keldon has grown up with and so it’s nothing
new for him.
And me? Well, the truth is I’m happy for my Gord time
too. Whenever I hear the car pull up, my heart goes all
aflutter with excitement. In spite of the immense hurt I am
living with, the unconditional love I feel for my husband is
transcendent. I know I’ve said it before, but I truly mean it;
this is nothing short of a miracle. The love and grace that
fill my heart make me want to fight for this man that much
harder. And the shame from another failed marriage? That’s a
powerful motivator too.
It’s been another long day in the studio and, as Gord is
about to leave, he calls up the stairs to me. “Oh gee, that sure
smells good up there. Is that your famous spaghetti and meat
sauce?”
“It sure is, and it’s going to be sooooo good.” I can’t help
but rub it in. He loves my cooking and hates his own.
I surprise even myself when I call out, “Would you like
to stay and have dinner with us?” Wow. Where did that come
from? I’m either very comfortable with our current status or
very confident in my culinary talents.
His response is that of a starving 16-year-old invited to
an all-you-can-eat buffet! “Of course, I would. You know me!
I always love your cooking.”
That meal goes surprisingly well, with amiable chat about
everything BUT the status of our relationship. Still, Keldon
is delighted to have Daddy at the dinner table and so am I.
Gord starts sharing more and more dinners with us and

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