Just Chaos

Tam put her hand on River's shoulder. "Hey... don't say that. When you feel you're ready to, you'll find a way to get over it. Maybe if you found the right guy even." She smiled warmly. "And you are a sweet girl. Smart and well worth loving." Then she giggled. "Heck, Chris seems to be smitten with you. You already draw in good ones."

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Chris smiled. "That sounds fun. I'll help you look after him if you want, Serenity. I don't want to be a burden..." His smile faded as his mind filled up with that word. "Tam shouldn't have to deal with me..."

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"What the fuck? Fucking what? Shit! Just... shit! Ugh... Fuck!" Renee seemed to be just as displeased with Kevin as Max was. "Okay... so we need to talk a game plan... Ugh... I gotta talk with my daughter tomorrow about the custody of my son... Look... I can probably talk to you later in the evening." Then she sighed. "Fucking dumbass pecker-brained shit bird!" Then another sigh. "I'm gonna make some calls. I'm gonna need some help..."

"Whatever you need." Max said.

"We'll... fuck... we'll figure something out. Take care, Max. God help you." Then she hung up.

Max returned to the living room. "Renee is gonna try and work some things out." Then he sat in his chair and buried his face in his hands before rubbing his head. "Jesus fucking Christ, Kevin. I mean... you've done some dumb fucking things in the past but this... this takes the fucking cake..."