I poured coffee into two separate travel mugs. I wore a bulletproof vest and a protective helmet. Alex was showering before he put his protective gear on. Jess and Angela sat on the couch watching Layla as she played with her dolls.
I walked to them and knelt before Layla. Without hesitation she wrapped her arms around me. I squeezed her tight.
"Be careful."
"Always, sweetheart."
When I pulled away I gently kissed her forehead. I turned to see Alex coming to grab his coffee. I lifted Layla and brought her to him. He took her from me and kissed her cheek.
"My beautiful girl."
"Me or Layla?"
"Both," He laughed, "Be good for your aunts, alright?"
"I'm always good."
"You are."
I left them to say goodbye and sat next to Angela. I wrapped my arm around her and kissed her temple.
"Call me when the fight's over."
"I will."
"I love you."
"I love you."
