Lilly's POV

I cradled little Tyler in my arms. I was so happy with the children Oliver and I have. I couldn't believe Tyler was already a year old. Since Kylie was born, I decided on being a full time mom. I also decided I would be the best mom I could be.

I glanced at the clock.

"Time to pick up your big sister." I told Tyler.

I put Tyler in his car seat and got in the driver's seat. I drove to their school. I always got there early so I would be there right when she got out. Miley was there before me. I pulled up next to her and got out. I picked Tyler up and walked over to Miley. Her eyes were red and puffy.

"Miley, what's wrong?" I asked.

"Jake isn't coming home tomorrow." She said.

"What? Why?" I asked.

"Steven Spielberg dropped by a couple times on the set of the movie Jake was filming. He liked him so much, he asked Jake to come to Paris to film a movie. Of course Jake accepted. He's gone even longer." She told me.

"Miley, it will be okay. You have your kids, job, and friends still." I said as gave her a one armed hug.

"Lilly, it doesn't make up for going to sleep by yourself. You don't know what it's like to be away from the person you love for months." She told me.

Suddenly, kids came running out. Kylie ran up to me. Logan, Suzie, and Jayden ran to Miley. We all got in our cars and drove off.

Miley's POV

That was so hard telling my children Jake was going to be gone longer. Jake had called to explain it and it seemed to make it easier for them. It still wasn't for me.

I was sitting in the kitchen watching Loretta clean up.

"Loretta, can you stay a little longer and watch the kids? I need to get out for a little bit." I told her.

"Sure, I understand." Loretta said.

I walked out of the house and took out my phone. I waited for the person to answer.

"Hey, can you meet me at the bar? I need to talk to someone and I don't know who else to talk to."

"Sure."

"Thanks."

I hung up and got in the car. I drove to the bar. Once I was in and sitting, I ordered a martini.

"Hey Miley."

"Hey Dex, thanks for coming." I said.

"No problem." Dex said and then ordered a drink for himself.

"So what's wrong?" he asked.

"Jake is going be gone longer. He is filming another movie." I told him.

"I understand. Amber took another 'girl's weekend' with Ashley but it turned into a month. I swear she can't handle any of the hard stuff of being a parent, she expects me to do it all." He told me.

"Where is Bella now?" I asked.

"She's staying at a friend's house tonight." He told me as he took a sip of his beer.

"Thanks for being here." I said.

"No problem. We're friends." He said.

We drank and talked. Once we were finished with our drinks, we decided to leave. Dex walked me to my car.

"This was nice." I told him.

"I agree." He smiled.

Dex stared at me. We then hugged goodbye. He then leaned in and gave me a gentle kiss. I gently pushed him away.

"Dex, we're both married with children." I said.

"I know. Sorry, it's just I was caught up in the moment." He said.

I nodded. "Night."

I got back in my car and drove off.

What was that? We're friends, right?