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"Nothing." He grins.

"What?" I ask, laughing.

"I'm just thinking how cute you two are together."

I shift Charlie higher against my chest. "So, cowboy. How did it go with my daddy?"

His mouth twitches. "Good."

"Good?"

"Yep."

"That's all I get?"

"He likes me."

I bark out a laugh. "That's a big statement to make about my daddy."

"He will."

"Well, I guess it's a good sign you seem confident."

He steps closer. "He loves Charlie."

My smile softens. "I know. It was sweet of you to take her."

"I think they both needed to see each other."

My heart warms. I love how much Jagger appreciates family, even mine. I lean closer to him and ask, "What did you two talk about?"

"Stuff."

"What kind of stuff?"

"Man stuff."

I groan. "Mama said the same thing."

"Smart woman."

I narrow my eyes. "Did he threaten you?"

Jagger's mouth twitches.

"Oh, my God. He did."

"Wouldn't call it a threat."

"What would you call it?"

"Terms and conditions."

I laugh again. "Oh no! What did he say?"

"That if I hurt you or Charlie, he'll kill me with his bare hands."

I wince.