Redsand Canyon match point

he was doing his best to keep up with her. truly. especially when she tumbled her concept of their possibly pending relationship towards him.

he agreed that it would be best to not be cold in front of the children. even his own gruff father had a happy face in the presence of his softer mother.

then she mentioned the leading pair and he assumed he understood a bit better now. despite how the arrangement might seem, they would not simply be strangers and he was not simply some sperm donor to be tossed aside until it was dad's weekend with the kids. they would be a proper unit. love or no love.

and perhaps he respected her more for all of these terms and conditions.

i understand. i would like any children to know they are wanted and loved still, regardless of any status or terms between us. that this is a warm, safe place — and that we are a strong supportive force for them.

is this closer to what you mean?