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enough baby things for Ethan. Moments later, he was inside his car and heading over to Trudy’s to get Ethan.
    Harrison drove past the dojo, checking out the area. There wasn’t traffic except for people on the way to the two neighborhood churches. He slowed, trying to find the day care center. There it is. What a nice little place . Angel had it decorated with primary colors attractive to toddlers, and the outside walls looked freshly painted. A white-washed fence surrounded the building, and it looked sturdy enough to keep the kids inside. Harrison spotted a couple of swing sets in the yard, which the kids probably loved. But the best part about it all was the location. It stood directly on the corner, two businesses down from the dojo. Satisfied by what he saw, Harrison continued his drive, checking out the beach area next.
    He’d had a lot of happy memories of hanging out there with his friends every summer. There was always something to do, including swimming in the clear blue water. His eyes landed on miles and miles of white sand, and small tables with umbrellas. He noticed a couple of concession stands that he didn’t remember, and there were also boats sailing on the water. As soon as he had some free time, he’d bundle Ethan up and take him on the beach to enjoy the sun and play in the sand. At two, he should be walking and maybe able to run.
    Harrison supposed Ethan would be tall for his age since both he and Olivia were taller than the average person. He wondered which one of them he’d look like since both his parents had been born blue-eyed blonds.
    Harrison finally reached Trudy and Jeb’s home. The gardens were awash in spring foliage. Olivia had always liked working in the gardens too. Trudy had planted some azalea bushes and small crepe myrtle trees to add a little shade to the front of the brick family home.
    Jeb answered the door shortly after Harrison. His brother in-law had put on a little weight around the mid-section and his dark brown hair had grown down to his shoulders. Jeb used to be the typical beach party animal before he married Trudy. He liked to surf and swim and race his jeep on the sandy shore. He and Trudy now owned a couple of swimwear and fishing supply stores along the beach, and probably made a very good living with all the tourists who came in for the Daytona Beach speed races.
    “Come on in,” Jeb said after they hugged. “When did you get in?”
    “A couple of days ago,” Harrison answered. “I had to wait for the utilities to be turned on and the furniture to arrive.”
    “I passed the house last week. It looks good and it’s in a prime location near a day care center and church.”
    Harrison nodded. The smell of freshly brewed coffee caught his attention. Come on in, we’re just about to sit down to breakfast.”
    “I’ve already eaten breakfast,” Harrison told him. “But I could use a cup of coffee.”
    His eyes landed on a play pen stacked with stuffed animals and toys. “How’s Trudy feeling?” Harrison asked when they were finally in the kitchen.
    “She’s fine,” Jeb said as he poured the coffee. “She’s doing great now that she’s over the morning sickness.”
    Harrison smiled politely. He’d missed out on that. Olivia had returned back to Daytona Beach once she found out that they were expecting so she could be close to Trudy. He was being shipped to North Carolina, so it worked out pretty well.
    “She’s giving Ethan a bath.”
    Harrison added a little cream to his coffee and two sugar cubes and then stirred. “I supposed he’s growing tall.”
    “Like a weed,” Jeb said. “I’m going to miss the little guy. He’s getting into everything now that he’s walking.”
    Harrison sighed and lifted his coffee to his lips. He’d missed out on his baby’s first steps.
    “He’s even potty trained during the day,” Jeb said.
    Harrison raised an eyebrow. “Already?”
    Jeb nodded. “He still has a couple of accidents during the night, but