"What's wrong with being nice to you?" I shot back. "Would you prefer I give you the cold shoulder?"

Derek playfully pinched my cheek. "Either way works - you're cute even when you're giving me attitude."

Blushing, I wiggled out of his embrace.

After washing up in the bathroom, Derek came out, scooping Renee up.

"Did you miss Daddy?"

Renee reached up, grabbing at the air, so Derek leaned down.

She patted his face and broke into a wide gummy ...