The next night at home after school Jasmine had something to show Nick and Jackie, and she was super excited about it.

She hurriedly went to her backpack and pulled it out.

She gave an envelope to Jackie.

Jackie tore open the envelope and looked at what was inside.

"It's an invitation to Ally's birthday party." Jackie said managing a smile.

Nick's eyes got wide.

"Yeah I'm excited, she said it will be lots of fun, and she said that she is going to have chocolate cake." Jasmine said positively overjoyed.

"That's nice sweetheart, but for now it's time for your bath and then bedtime." Jackie told her.

Jasmine frowned but she didn't argue.

After all the kids had been put to bed Nick sat down on the couch next to Jackie.

"You do realize that there is no way Jasmine is going to that party right?" He asked Jackie.

"Oh come on Nicky, she's so excited, plus Jasmine is one of Ally's best friends, it'll break Ally's heart if Jasmine can't go."

"Look I know, and I have nothing against the little girl, it's not her fault her grandma is a complete loon but that doesn't mean I want Jazz exposed to Heather either."

"Honey it's a six year olds birthday party, I'm sure Heather won't chain the kids to a chair and whip them or something, besides it says on the invitations that parents are welcome to stay with their children during the party, I'll stay with Jasmine to make absolutely sure she is safe."

"Great, Heather can tie the adults up too." Nick said.

"Nicky, you are being ridiculous." Jackie said.

"The hell I am, look if you don't believe me about Heather call Catherine and ask her, she'll agree with me, I'm telling you Jacks, that bitch is five kinds of crazy."

"Well how are we going to tell Jazz she can't go?" Jackie asked, she knew Nick always had a hard time saying no to the kids.

"Let's just tell her that we are going out of town that weekend, that way she won't be too upset, and neither will Ally, you can even still buy Ally a present."

"I think we should let Jazz go, like I said, I'll stay with her, and if it gets even a little bit weird we'll come home, I promise. Do you honestly think I'd put Jazz in danger?" She asked him, with just a hint of hurt in her voice.

"Of course not knowingly, but you just don't know Heather, but if you think it's ok, I'll agree to it but only if you personally stay the entire time."

"I will." Jackie assured him.

"Ok, then she can go."

TBC…