Terry son Ray Ray love Heather and wanted her to be his mom because his mom didn’t want him anymore. He loved Heather‘s dog Lily and his dad Terry’s dog Ray is now 11 years old. Heather can’t believe it because the first time that she’s ever met Ray Ray. He was only three years old, but she fell in love with him. The first day she ever met him. She took him under her wing, like she was his mother and well forever love him.

Terry and Heather went to the motel. It was for her birthday. Heather was going through a lot and wasn’t even gonna go because of things going on with her daughter and grandkids, but she decided to go cause she couldn’t wait to be with Terry. Terry made it the best idea ever and took her mind off of everything. They enjoyed the night cuddling and just having a great time even watched a little TV together and just talked. It made her forget everything she was going through just for a little while she was hoping that the night would not end, but it did. Terry ended up leaving early because of his best friend, which was really hard on Heather. She even cried because she didn’t want him to leave. She text him and one thing lead to another. He was a little upset because he was afraid that Heather was gonna be homeless and he didn’t want that she asked are we OK please please tell me that we’re OK. He said if you don’t talk to your mom, we’re not gonna be I’m not gonna have you being homeless because he doesn’t. you don’t wanna leave me and Heather cried because she was afraid of losing Terry.

The only reason Terry left early because he had to babysit for his best friend while she went to the doctor. Heather found out that she understood even though she didn’t want him to leave early. Heather finally got ready and left them out too and walked to a store, called Marshalls a store which she love now and can’t wait to go back. She had to go use the bathroom so she went to another store there she seen a friend that she hasn’t talked to in forever Nikki it almost made Nikki cry because Heather said hey stranger Nikki had been trying to find Heather for a long time because she missed her so much. They reconnected and now the conference again and can’t wait to hang out Nikki took Heather back to Marion where Heather lives to meet up with her friends then Heather went. She texted Terry and told him thank you for giving her the best birthday ever and helping her forget everything she was going through with her kid and grandkids. He said you’re welcome and she said I love you baby. He said I love you.

Heather knew that Terry was having sent because she prayed for years even though she was with somebody else if it’s meant for me to be together God let us find our way back and then they finally did. They fell in love all over again and their love is strong. Yes Heather still has doubts and she overthink a lot. Just because Terry is slow at messaging back sometimes but she still knows that he loves her very much and always will.

Heather couldn’t wait for her and Terry to have a little apartment in Princeton where Terry lived because she missed Terry so much and she just wanted them to have a place of their own. It’s all she’s ever wanted or they could start their future together just her Terry and her little dog Lily she couldn’t wait for that. She couldn’t wait to see what their future held. That’s all she’s ever before was just her and Terry and their little dog finally having a place with their own.

Heather has been keeping something inside that she wanted to tell Terry about what happened when she was with her ex named Jordan but she’s afraid to tell Terry because she knows it’s gonna hurt him because he was not there to protect her and she doesn’t wanna hurt him because she loves him very much but she would still love him to know where he could understand how much pain that she went through but she doesn’t want to hurt him

Terry finally realizes that something just ain’t right with Heather that she’s been really down lately like she’s afraid but he just don’t know why because every time he tries to find out she shuts down but he wants her to know something she doesn’t have to be afraid anymore because even though he doesn’t have a safe place for her yet they’re gonna be getting an apartment. She doesn’t have to be scared anymore because he wants her to know that he is her safe place. He is her home and she is finally safe. No one is ever gonna hurt her again.

Terry had told Heather she was safe now. He meant it. But a promise didn't pay rent. They had the apartment at last, a cozy unit with a tidy balcony, and Heather covered every bill alone. Terry hated that. A man should carry his woman, not lean on her. So each morning he sat at the kitchen table with his phone and a list. He called and called. He asked about warehouse work, delivery routes, anything. Most places said they would call back. They never did. Some said the spot was filled. One man hung up before Terry finished talking. By the fourth day his neck ached from holding the phone. He rubbed his eyes and stared at the crossed-out names. Heather found him hunched there one evening. Lily trotted behind her, tags jingling. "You've been at this all week," she said. "You don't have to do it all today." "I do," Terry said. "You shouldn't be paying for everything. That's on me." He didn't look up. Heather set a hand on his shoulder and said nothing. The puppy pressed against his leg. The next morning Terry made ten more calls. Nine went nowhere. He crossed out nine names. His coffee went cold. He thought about giving up for the day. Then the phone rang in his hand. He almost dropped it. "Hello?" A man's voice. A manager from the warehouse across town. He said Terry had a good work history. He said they needed someone Monday. "You want the job?" Terry gripped the table edge. "Yes," he said. "Yes, sir. I want it." They talked hours and pay. Terry wrote it all on the back of his crossed-out list. His hand shook. When the call ended he sat still for a second, letting it sink in. Then he stood and shouted Heather's name. She came running. Lily bounded after her. "I got it," Terry said. "I got the job. Monday." His voice cracked. "I can pay now. You won't carry it alone anymore." Heather's blue eyes filled. She threw her arms around him. Terry held her tight and felt something lift off his chest, the weight he'd hauled all week. He kissed the top of her head. Lily barked and spun at their feet. "I told you I'd take care of you," Terry said. "Now I can." Heather laughed through tears. "I never doubted it." But over her shoulder, Terry saw the fear he'd noticed for weeks flicker back into her face. The job would fix the money. It wouldn't fix whatever she still hid from him. He held her closer and made himself a new promise. Once he was steady, once she saw him standing tall for her, he would get her to say what haunted her. And he would be there this time.

Heather is so happy that Terry finally got a job. It’s his first day of work and she’s making him his favorite meal fried chicken breast macaroni and cheese potato salad. His favorite thing ever is sweet cornbread with butter. He comes home from work very tired but he can already smell of food and it makes him so happy. He says thank you so much, baby. I love you with all my heart she fixes him a plate and he says more potato salad, please and she laughs and says I know potato salad is always your favorite. I love you too, baby. I’m glad you love it. I just had to make you your favorite meal to celebrate your first day of work because I’m so proud of you baby. I love you with all my heart and can’t wait to see what our future holds.