Jace nods next to me, even though I can’t tell if he actually knows what she’s talking about. One of the kids I used to nanny for had it once, and that’s the only reason I know about this. Hunter is stretched out on one of the sofas. It’s a familiar scene, something we do as often as our demanding training schedules allow. We met during summer swim camp when we were teenagers—alongside our friends Noah and Ryan—and despite competing against each other throughout our careers, our friendship has remained tight. My son. I’m still grappling with that concept. In the few weeks since I’ve known about him, my whole life has turned upside down. But then again, so has his.

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She might be a bit odd at times and dress crazy, but tonight, she saved me from going overboard, from losing my shit when I had to keep it together for my son. Yes, that one.” I nod like he’s standing right in front of me. “You’ll probably beat me to it, so I’m just going to call you when I get there.” What can I say? You’ve talked me into watching it enough times that I can see the appeal. To kids of course. Even though I’ll miss you like crazy.” Emilia shakes her head. “No, it’s pretty straightforward, and the signs are easy to learn. Since you’re using it with a toddler, you won’t communicate in full sentences. The way you sign is similar to the way they talk.”Nicole doesn’t blink an eye. She’s used to this on an almost daily basis. Thank goodness for technology. It makes my life so much easier, and so much less embarrassing. After eating a bite of pancake, Emilia lets out the smallest, sexiest moan I’ve ever heard. I doubt she even realizes what she did, but my body most definitely did.

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When I open the front door, there’s an old lady on my front porch. With short, dark gray hair, and a sad look in her eyes, she wordlessly holds out an envelope to me. I take it, too perplexed to say anything. My life was good, pretty perfect really. Filled with purpose, going after my dreams day in and day out, my natural sense for competition and wanting to be the best giving me the drive I need to chase my goals like my life depended on it. Give me a competitor’s new best time, and the need to crush that is born. As heroines go, Millie was one of my favourites. Although this wasn’t her dream role, she really gave it her all and fell hook line and sinker for not only Tanner but his dad too. She was such a good nanny for Tanner, but I also loved her personality too. She wanted so hard to be enough for her family, but with the help of Jace, she finally realised her self-worth and, in the end, stood up for herself when she knew she deserved more. Watching her break down the barriers she put up around herself after her childhood was amazing, as she realised how strong she was and followed her dream. I send another awkward smile at the employee and feel so relieved when Jace opens the ER doors that I want to kiss him. Which is a very random, and very odd, thought because I don’t really want to kiss him. Yes. I mean, no, of course not. That’s totally okay. I told you to use the room however you see fit in your free time.”He turns to me, his fingers rushing through a set of movements not a lot of people would recognize because they’re so sloppy. But I do. The letters of my name, the same ones I signed in every episode we filmed during my introduction. Tanner’s trying though, and the first letter m looks actually pretty recognizable.

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She gives me a hesitant smile like this is the first goodbye we share. "Night, Jace.""Night, Emilia." I’ve truly turned into a caveman overnight with limited vocabulary. Apparently, I do that a lot when I’m around her. I can’t finish the sentence, not with Tanner right there. I’m not sure how much he understands, but talking about his mom’s death with him right there feels wrong. I swear, I’m not making this up. They actually make some good money too.” I turn the laptop around so she can see. This is what I excel at, calming myself down enough to shut out the entire world around me. This is my strength and why I’m such a fierce competitor in the water.When a son I knew nothing about lands on my doorstep—and a crazy but very beautiful nanny shortly after—my life is turned upside down. Allowing any change into my life could put my goals and dreams in jeopardy, and I’ve worked too hard and too long for them.