Erica had told him not to worry about them anymore. And then she had told him she loved him and had rushed out the room with EJ following his sister, trying to catch up to her.
"I'm going to wait to tell Ginger and Tyrone. Miss Gloria said she'd keep them both."
Vanessa suddenly liked the woman more than she had one day before. She wasn't a saint, she was just a human being. But she was a lifeline for this family and for that Vanessa would always respect her.
Scotty stroked the soft curls of her hair. "They will be okay. We Tremonts' are pretty damn tough."
Her arms slipped around his waist. "Yes you are."
"But we have to talk about us."
Her eyes locked onto his.
"I'm not going anywhere Scotty. I'll wait for you-"
He shook his head and cupped her face in his hands. "Oh babe, please don't say that. I want you to listen to me very closely sweetheart.