"How is it not scary if you say you're going to bring us to see Hayden without bringing Daddy along?" Layla had a sad expression. "Are you two going to get a divorce?"

"No." She wiped her daughter's tears with a tissue. "Daddy and I haven't gotten our marriage certificate yet. If we separate, it'll just be a breakup, not a divorce."

"How is that any different? Sob sob sob!" Layla's tears streamed down even more fiercely when she heard that explanation.

"Don't cry, Layla. Listen to me, okay." Avery said softly, "No matter what happens to us, we'll always love you, Hayden, and Robert. I'll always be with all of you, okay?"

"I don't like it when you two argue!" Layla roared as a grieving look appeared in her eyes. "But that's what you always do!"

Avery didn't know how to answer, so she was silent.

After about a minute or two, Layla looked at Avery's face and said in a soft voice, "I'm sorry Mommy. I shouldn't have yelled at you."

"It's okay. Daddy and Mommy are the ones who aren't