Chapter Eighteen
“So, how was the baby today?”
“Good, I took her to the park. She went down super quick.” I said, moving to stand and pick up some of the baby toys that were still on the floor. I put them into a wicker basket that I kept beside the couch.
“That’s good. You know if you want to stay out late. I don’t mind watching her. I can call Jose and sleep on the couch. She’s a good baby and you deserve to go out and live a little.” Gloria said, reaching out to rest her fingers on my arm. “You’re a good mom, but you need to take care of yourself, too.”
“I couldn’t ask you to do that.” I put my hand over hers, squeezing her fingers softly. She and Jose already helped me so much and I couldn’t ask her to do that. “Besides, it’s just a first date and they may not even like me.”
“Oli
