Daniel was surprised to receive a call from Ethan. It had been weeks since he had spoken to his son.
"Dad?" Ethan said.
"Ethan," Daniel said. "It's so good to hear from you. Where are you?"
"I'm with Mom," Ethan said.
Daniel's heart sank. "Is she okay?" he asked.
"Yes, she's fine," Ethan said. "But she wants to talk to you."
"Okay," Daniel said. "Put her on."
Roneth came on the phone. "Hello, Daniel," she said.
"Hello, Roneth," Daniel said. "Is everything okay?"
"Yes," Roneth said. "But we need to talk."
"About what?" Daniel asked.
"About our future," Roneth said.
Daniel sighed. "Okay," he said. "Let's talk."
Daniel and Roneth talked for a long time. They talked about their relationship, their son, and their hopes and dreams for the future.
In the end, they decided to give their relationship another chance. They knew that it wouldn't be easy, but they were willing to work hard to make it work.
Daniel was so happy to have Roneth and Ethan back in his life. He loved them more than anything in the world.
Daniel knew that he had a lot to make up for. He had hurt Roneth deeply, and he needed to earn back her trust. But he was determined to do whatever it took to make his family whole again.
Daniel looked at Roneth and Ethan and smiled. He knew that everything would be okay. They were a family, and they would get through this together.
*****
Ethan’s Birthday.
Ethan's birthday party was a joyous occasion. His family and friends were all there to celebrate, including Jane.
Jane had been hesitant to attend the party at first. She knew that it would be difficult to see Daniel with Roneth and Ethan, but she wanted to be there for Ethan on his special day.
When Jane arrived at the party, she was greeted by Roneth.
"Welcome, Jane," Roneth said. "I'm so glad you could make it."
"Thank you," Jane said. "I wouldn't miss it for the world."
Jane looked around the room and saw Daniel playing with Ethan. Her heart skipped a beat. He looked so happy.
Jane tried to ignore her feelings and focus on enjoying the party. She talked to Ethan's friends and family, and she even danced with a few people.
But the more time Jane spent at the party, the more jealous she became. She couldn't help but feel like she was missing out on something special.
Finally, Jane couldn't take it anymore. She excused herself from the party and went to the bathroom.
Jane splashed some cold water on her face and looked at herself in the mirror.
"What are you doing?" she asked herself. "You're supposed to be happy for Daniel and Roneth."
Jane took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She knew that she needed to get over her feelings for Daniel. He was with Roneth now, and she needed to respect that.
Jane left the bathroom and went back to the party. She tried to have a good time, but she couldn't shake the feeling of jealousy.
At the end of the party, Daniel walked Jane to her car.
"Thank you for coming," he said. "It meant a lot to Ethan."
"You're welcome," Jane said. "I had a great time."
Jane got in her car and drove away. She looked back at Daniel and Roneth, who were standing in the doorway of their house. They looked so happy together.
Jane sighed. She knew that she needed to move on with her life. She couldn't keep living in the past.
Jane started her car and drove away. She didn't know what the future held, but she was determined to be happy.
Jane drove home slowly, her mind racing. She couldn't believe that she had let her feelings for Daniel get the best of her at Ethan's birthday party. She had been nothing but rude to Roneth, and she had even stormed out of the party.
Jane knew that she needed to apologize to Roneth. She also needed to figure out what to do about her feelings for Daniel. She couldn't keep living in this limbo, torn between two people.
The next day, Jane called Roneth and asked to meet her for coffee. Roneth was hesitant at first, but she eventually agreed.
When Jane met Roneth at the coffee shop, she immediately apologized for her behavior at the party.
"I'm so sorry, Roneth," Jane said. "I was out of line."
Roneth sighed. "It's okay," she said. "I forgive you."
Jane and Roneth talked for a long time. They talked about their feelings for Daniel, and they talked about their hopes and dreams for the future.
In the end, Jane realized that she needed to let go of her feelings for Daniel. He was married to Roneth, and Jane didn't want to come between them.
Jane decided to move away. She had gotten a job offer in another city, and she accepted it.
Jane knew that it would be difficult to leave Daniel, but she knew that it was the right thing to do. She needed to start a new chapter in her life.
A few weeks later, Jane said goodbye to Daniel and Roneth. It was a tearful goodbye, but both of them knew that it was for the best.
Jane moved to the new city and started her new job. She made new friends and started a new life. She was finally happy again.
Jane still thought about Daniel from time to time, but she knew that she had made the right decision. She was glad that he was happy with Roneth and Ethan.
One day, Jane received a letter in the mail. It was from Daniel.
Jane opened the letter and read it. Daniel told her that he was expecting a baby with Roneth. He invited her to be the godmother of the child.
Jane smiled. She was so happy for Daniel and Roneth. She knew that they would be wonderful parents.
Jane accepted the invitation to be the godmother of Daniel and Roneth's child. She knew that she would always be a part of their family, even if she couldn't be with Daniel in the way she had hoped.
Jane focused on her new life and her new career. She knew that she had a bright future ahead of her. She was happy for Daniel and Roneth, and she wished them all the best.
Jane accepted the invitation to be the godmother of Daniel and Roneth's child. She knew that she would always be a part of their family, even if she couldn't be with Daniel in the way she had hoped.
Jane focused on her new life and her new career. She knew that she had a bright future ahead of her. She was happy for Daniel and Roneth, and she wished them all the best.
A few years later, Jane returned to her hometown for a visit. She was excited to see Daniel and Roneth again, and to meet their new baby, Lily.
When Jane arrived at Daniel and Roneth's house, she was greeted by a warm hug from Roneth.
"It's so good to see you, Jane," Roneth said. "Daniel is so excited to have you here."
Jane smiled. "It's good to see you too, Roneth," she said. "And I can't wait to meet Lily."
Roneth led Jane into the living room, where Daniel was sitting with Lily in his arms.
"Daniel," Roneth said. "Jane is here."
Daniel looked up and smiled when he saw Jane. He stood up and walked over to her.
"Jane," he said. "It's so good to see you again."
Daniel and Jane hugged each other. Jane could feel Daniel's strong arms around her, and she felt a flutter in her stomach.
"It's good to see you too, Daniel," she said.
Daniel looked down at Lily in his arms. "This is Lily," he said. "Our little girl."
Jane smiled. "She's beautiful," she said.
Jane held Lily in her arms and felt a surge of love for the baby. She knew that she would always be a part of Lily's life, and she was grateful for that.
Jane stayed with Daniel and Roneth for a few days. She spent a lot of time with Lily, and she grew to love her very much.
On the last day of her visit, Jane was sitting with Daniel on the porch. They were watching the sunset and talking about their lives.
"I'm so happy for you and Roneth," Jane said. "You have a beautiful family."
Daniel smiled. "Thank you, Jane," he said. "I'm lucky to have them."
Daniel looked at Jane and said, "I'm glad that we're still friends."
Jane smiled back. "Me too," she said.
Jane and Daniel stood up and hugged each other. It was a warm hug, but it was also a hug between friends.
Jane got in her car and drove away. She looked back at Daniel, who was standing on the porch with Roneth and Lily in his arms. She knew that he would always be a part of her life, but she also knew that he was just a friend.
Jane drove into the sunset, starting a new chapter in her life. She knew that she would never forget Daniel, but she was determined to be happy. She knew that she would find someone who loved her the way she deserved to be loved.
The next day, Jane woke up stretching her hands. She saw a dead body.
"Roneth?" she said, wondering.