Everett was sweating bullets, chasing his tail around more than Langston needed to utter a single word to be effective.

But thankfully, Abigail had stopped crying.

Dorothy nudged Everett and shot him a knowing look.

They left the hospital room, one after the other, and sat down on a bench in the corridor outside.

"Let the siblings sort it out themselves," she said.

Everett nodded, draping an arm around Dorothy's shoulders. "You've really done a fantastic job with both Abigail and Langston," he acknowledged.

Even in his absence, the siblings had turned out pretty great. Abigail, though a bit of a crybaby, had a heart of gold and was as pure as they come. Langston, on the other hand, might have been a bit aloof, his mind always on his computer, but he was mature for his age, had a strong moral compass, and knew right from wrong.

father, the so-called "deadbeat dad,"

and Kenneth played a big part too. Most of

owed it to

they might have ended up harboring a

homes often grow to despise the parent they don't

in a negative light would have made it nearly impossible

had no reason to fill their heads with hate. Besides, none of this mess was your

blame Everett. She knew

them. Abigail and Langston accepted you

schedule, Everett always made time for the kids. He'd rush home to tuck them into bed,

surprise that Abigail and Langston welcomed

don't think I've done enough. There's so much more

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