The Game: Blood, Sweat, & Tears

Expect the Unexpected

"Mmm. Well go on through."

I walked into the visitation room and saw Ace sitting in a chair.

"Hey baby." I gave him a big hug.

"Hey." He said.

I sat down at a chair in front of him.

"How you-" he cut me off.

"Why haven't you brought the kids to see me?"

I sighed. "Ace I have told you this plenty of times-"

"Why? Huh?"

"I don't want them to see you like-"

"Don't start with that bullshit Lauren."

"You know what? I'm just gonna go on back home. Obviously you're not in the mood." I stood up from the chair.

I walked away without even saying goodbye.

"That was quick." The guard said.

"Sure was. I don't think I will be back." I told her and placed the shades on my face.

If Ace wants to act that way he can. Fine by me.
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"Hurry up and eat. Y'all going to spend the night with Pepper." I told Luke and Lexi as they ate dinner.

"How come every Friday night we have to spend the night over there?" Lexi asked.

"Because I need a break sometimes. Being a single mother is hard."

"Your not single. Your married to dad." Luke said throwing his plate away.

"Yea well dad isn't here."

"Whatever." Lexi said grabbing her bag.

Pepper blew her horn telling the kids to come on.

"Bye I love y'all." I waved.

"Mhm." They both said and left.

I sighed and shut the door. I went into the kitchen and grabbed a wine glass and some wine. This is the way I spend every Friday night.
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Ace

The sound of my cell door opening woke me up. I looked up and saw it was my lawyer.

"Yo Tucker good news my man."

"What?" I said.

"Your getting released today on good behavior."

"Man you stay playing." I said laying back down.

"I'm serious! You haven't had a fight in 2 years. Your free to go."