I quite enjoyed Zachary’s flirtatious ways. We bantered all the way home, teasing each other until we arrived.

After dinner, I asked him to leave, but he lingered, unwilling to go. It wasn’t until Danny fell asleep in my arms that he finally said reluctantly, “Danny’s so big now, why does he still sleep with you?”

“It’s just once in a while. Tough luck for you,” I said with a smug smile.

Half-asleep, I was resting soundly when I suddenly ...