Chapter 8

The large kitchen ran half the length of the home and had French doors that opened into the back yard. The yard needed a little work and he almost offered to help Logan with it, but thought better of it. He didn’t want to overstep. But Shawn loved working in the yard, loved getting his hands in the dirt. The moment spring arrived, he was planning on planting a new tree and wanted to build a playhouse in the back corner for Clem.

“You’re right again, Shawn. Love the new cabinets.” Logan ran his hand over the wood and smiled. “Have to admit, was pretty scared to buy this house. I’ve lived only in apartments. Even as a child.”

Shawn couldn’t imagine never living in a house. He’d grown up in a little ranch and had spent a lot of his time playing in the backyard. That’s why he purchased a house as soon as he received custody of Clem. “Are you sorry you did it?”