The house feels too big now, and I imagine crawling into Bebe's bed. Until I earn my way back into her good graces, I'll sleep on the couch.Bebe loves me even though I'm an asshole and hurt her. I hurt Lula too, scaring a kid already on edge from her rough life. While I fucked up, I still have a chance. The love of a good woman is worth waiting for.Too damn big for the couch, I end up on the floor a few times. I finally turn on the Christmas tree lights and relax into a decent sleep.The sun is up when I hear Folgers move past me and into the kitchen. I glance up to see a little figure in pink pajamas hurry to the back door. Lula struggles with the door for a minute before popping it open. The cold air makes her shiver as she lets Folgers into the backyard. I wonder if she'll follow the dog, but she only shuts the door and sits on the floor to wait.Watching Lula, I wish she were mine. The kid is too good to call Wolfman Daddy. The man sold her off once and he'll do it again when he gets out of prison.
