Marcus had mellowed out compared to before.

They co-parented Matthew and occasionally shared intimate moments.

Though it wasn't frequent, she found solace in it.

Basically, she had to factor in Marcus' feelings whether she took the offer or not, Melissa mused.

Lost in thought, her phone rang. It was Janet, Shawn's wife. They were close like sisters. “Hey Janet, what's up? Do you need me to pick up Yvonne for you?"