Sending out an S.O.S. Sending out an S.O.S.!  Sistah in distress over here. Mona, girl, where u at?!!!!!!!!!!!  I need my J & L fix, and soon!

Yur amazing. this story has so many elements.

Yea for the update, I love this story but I'm confused as to what you are going to do about Jakes relationship with Renee. I dont see how you are going to get Jake out of the lie he told Renee reguarding not knowing Li and his past with her.

I guess you could have him sit Renee down and give her the whole truth then have them break-up because he sleep and had a child with a Black woman.

Li and Jake belongs together, I liked the inter-action with Jake and Faith he want's so badly to be a good father.

Please keep the updates coming..

It never ceases to amaze me how 'real' you write these characters...

I can almost 'feel' Jake's trepidation...he's been unceremoniously thrusted into the role of 'father' and he has no earthly idea of what exactly that entails having no example of what a 'real' father supposed to do and be from his own experiences...loved him 'taking notes' as the pastor was giving his sermon on how a father should behave and what his role was in a family...yet, I sense there is a long road ahead of him...first...he really needs to sit Renee down and tell her the unabridged version of the truth...Faith is his daughter and Renee needs to know this if Jake wants to have any relationship with his child...I'm wondering why he is still so reluctant to share his past with her and he should really be questioning why this is so himself...I mean...he's supposed to be with her, right...then there should be no barriers between them and he should really be comfortable sharing with her what life was like for him 'before' there was a them...but his conscience is slowly eating away at him for the lies that trip off his lips like honey...and how he actively tries to separate his past from his current...

I can also understand Li's possessiveness where Faith is concerned...let's face it...she's had Faith to herself for all these years...and as the only parent around for that little girl...sharing her with someone else...even if that person is her own father...is a pretty tall order...and I don't care what Li's trying to convince herself of otherwise...she and Jake have a lot of unfinished business between them...she practically wants to jump his bones...Jake doesn't know it...but Li wants him ever bit as much as he used to (and still does if he's honest with himself) want her...

Miss Irene is such a wise sage...I like how she's subtly leading them both to that conversation where they have to put their cards on the table and speak from their hearts...she's not being overt about it...but she's pushing them in the right direction...right now...Faith's needs takes priority...Li really needs to sit Faith down and explain to her what Jake was to her...she's a little girl and the reveal that Jake is her father will be a lot for her to swallow...but Li needs to be honest with her about the situation and how her own fears changed the course of their futures...not scare her I mean...but let her know that her father didn't know about her existence...which will probably lead to questions about why Li didn't try to contact him or hid Faith's existence in the first place...Faith needs to know her father just didn't 'abandon' her...the situation was complicated and needs to be explained gently to her...I'm hoping I'm making sense...at least a little...

I love this story and am glad to see you and it back...can't wait to read more of this journey of love and rediscovery between Jake, Liandra, and Faith...great work...please update soon...

 I love how they've found each other again. The little girl is so cute. Unfortunately Jake has baggage, what is he going to do with Renee. She sounds like she is going to be a problem. Loved the update!!

My hand shook as I opened the door and saw Jake. It was like the first time I laid eyes on him all over again. His seemingly unmanageable hair was tousled into some sort of structured chaos. The cloudy weather brought out the grey undertone in his blue-green orbs. I took in his outfit; he wore a pair of fitted jeans that had the right amount of sag and a dark green v-neck shirt with a black blazer over his shoulders.

Unintentionally, I bit my lip. I wanted to take this man and give him a second child right now.

LOL!!!  I know you did Li, and he'd be happy to oblige.

When's the next update?  I wanna see more of Jake with his family. Oh and um, six or more pages would be just lovely!  hehehe

I am so glad you're back I love this story. This chapter is excellent, Li still cares for Jake and he loves her. Wonderful!!

Thanks for a great update.  I was loll at their antics.  The talking to themselves and their head dialogue was ti funny.  Thanks

He couldn’t sleep hunh?  I bet not.  Learning you’re an instant father can do that to anyone.  Jake, however, has a big heart; he’s in love with his baby-girl already.  Faith is a beautiful little princess.  I can’t wait to see father, daughter…and mother together, permanently.

I loved that Liandra was so straightforward and honest with Jake…telling him about the pregnancy, her struggle with termination, adoption, her nightmares, Amir.  Faith climbing in bed with her mommy to protect her almost had me in tears.  Jake’s relaxed manner wasn’t lost on me either.  His story of determination, survival, his educational achievement, Renee – just flowed from him (I’m willing to bet that that’s the most he’s spoken in four years). How refreshing it is to see them communicating effortlessly with no himming and hawing or bullshit.

It’s as if they were never apart

Aww that was sweet that Liandra asked Jake to go to church with her and Faith. I wonder what's going to happen next.

Bumps

It's great having you back with this great update, I feel a bit sorry for Jake. I wish he would just tell Renee that he has a daughter he didnt know about. I hope Li doesnt become to dependent on Jake.

That connection between Jake and Li is still there.  They just have to figure out how to make the best of it.  But all of the lies that Jake has been telling is going to come back to bite him.  But I am glad that they are at least talking.  Wonder what excuse he will come up with when he is going to go to church with them on Sunday.  And I can't wait to see what Faith has to say when they finally meet.  Awesome chapter.