Firsts Series Bonus Chapters

Sloppy SecondsBonus Chapter 3Fallon I lift my dress off my feet, feel the cold breeze as it ripples by, tendrils of blond sliding along my shoulder. His hand darts out and I grab onto it. I won’t meet his eyes, though, as I carefully step inside the small car. I nervously peer up at the…

Sloppy SecondsBonus Chapter 4Kyle I still can’t believe she chose me. That she’s standing in front of me in a white dress, white flowers in her hair, her smile easy and open and unguarded. That she loves me. Really fucking loves me. I have no idea what Walter’s saying. No clue what I’m saying. I think it’s…

Third Time’s A CharmBonus Chapter 1Matt I set up the camera while Fallon finishes up in the bathroom. It’s Saturday. Sunny weather. The room is bright and well-lit. The girls are with Audra at the zoo. Which means a perfect opportunity to make a homemade video. Fuck yes. A porno. All my teenage dreams are…

Third Time’s A CharmBonus Chapter 2Fallon I grip Izzy’s warm hand in mine as the guests begin digging into dessert. “You ready to see your surprise?” Ava teeters on her tippy toes beside Matt. “What is it?” “Follow me,” I motion towards the side yard. “It’s hidden between the pines.” We slowly trod across the…

Third Time’s A CharmBonus Chapter 3Jenny Kyle sprawls a blanket out on the grassy sidelines as I hold both of our sons in my arms. Liam twists his neck, sticks his fingers in his mouth to watch his father. Taylor’s head is tucked in the crook of my neck while he’s asleep, drool dripping down…

Third Time’s A CharmBonus Chapter 4Jenny I turn off the lights in the kitchen, my feet padding lightly along the hardwood floor into the living room. The Christmas tree glows silver and gold as Kyle lays out a fluffy white blanket in front of the fireplace. It’s roaring to life now that the babies are…

Third Time’s A CharmBonus Chapter 5Matt Kyle raises the axe above his head before driving it into the stump in front of him. He wipes the sweat off his forehead with his forearm. The red and black flannel he’s wearing is rolled up to his elbows making him look like a fucking lumberjack. “Stop checking…

Third Time’s A CharmBonus Chapter 6Fallon I hold Izzy’s hand in mine as we make the short walk up the brick walkway. The trees have lost their leaves to the cold weather, no longer providing shade and shelter from the harsh elements on the mountain. I shiver as the frigid breeze wafts by, bringing with…

Third Time’s A CharmBonus Chapter 7Jenny I mindlessly wander the grocery store aisles, enjoying the peace and quiet. It’s not often I’m alone anymore. I’m always with the babies and Kyle. Sometimes, Fallon or Mom. I play basketball with Matt when we both have free time. Trust me, I love the constant interaction, the being…

Third Time’s A CharmBonus Chapter 8Jenny“An Unfathomable Pain” TW: This chapter deals with the heavy, heartbreaking theme of miscarriage. My body wakes with a start. The room is dark, but I can still make out Kyle’s form as he softly snores beside me with his hand resting on my hip. Even in slumber, he’s not…