Dated 15th January, 2011:
"I'm your Dad," he says, taking the shove that he deserves and squeezing her shoulder again, tugging her in for a hug, but giving her rroom to pull away. "I don't want to be anything but your Dad. I had...Lux, I've always had all these people in my life; Math and Jamie and Cate and Ryan and my parents and...I could stand to lose every single one of them except you, Lux. You're the only thing that I can't stand the thought of losing. Period."
On his daughter's birthday, Baze offers Lux a compromise.
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Dated 28th January, 2011:
There's something really satisfying about manual labour. Way back when, Baze had all but renovated Open Bar and the loft above it single handed. It feels good to be making something again. It feels good to be making something for Lux.
During a break in work on Lux's treehouse, Baze spends some time with his daughter and his best friend.
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Dated 28th January, 2011:
he leans over and drops a kiss against her hairline. "Because I really want to date you, Kate. Really. I just...need to make sure Lux is good first."
He threads his fingers with hers, squeezing tight.
"I'm sort of new to it myself," he admits, looking out at the water. "But you're worth it, Kate. We just...need to take it slow."
Kate and Baze discuss their situation.
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