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It has been three months since Narvel moved back in, and it has been great, I kind of wish I had asked him back sooner.

Today is a big day. Every year we have this tradition where Ronnie, Kix and my family's all get together for a cookout. I love it every year. It is the one time of year where we are guaranteed to get together. We are all so close, well used to be. Everyone gets along great, but with the problems going on between Ronnie, Kix, and I, I am not sure how this year will go.

"Come on Reba, it won't be that bad." Narvel said to me. We were in our bedroom. He was sitting on the edge of our bed and I was at my mirror putting on my makeup.

I turned halfway to look at him over my shoulder. "How can you know that? Where have you been? Things have been nothing but problems when we are around each other." I turned back towards the mirror and continued with my makeup.

Narvel stood up and grabbed my waist from behind and put his head on my shoulder. "I know what has been going on. But you don't have to talk to them, hell you don't have to be near them."

I looked at him like he was stupid. "The park we go to isn't that big, it will be hard to avoid them."

"I know, but doesn't mean you can't try."

I sighed and set my makeup down. I turned around to look at him and hugged him, burying my cheek in his chest. "You're right." I looked up to him. "I love you."

He smiled at me. "I love you too." he kissed me.

I am in the car with Narvel driving heading to the park. I really didn't want to face Kix or Ronnie, or even Janine, but I hated to miss this, and everyone was excited to see me.

When we got there, my sisters, brother, their families, and my mom was there. Ronnies kids were there and grandkid, and of course, Kix and Barbra. Ronnie and Janine weren't there yet. Narvels and I's kids were there too.

I greeted everyone I saw, even Kix, but talk about awkward.

Narvel went to help Pake cook, and I sat down with the adults, while the kids played games around us. I took Narvel's advice, and stayed as far away from Kix as I can.

Not too long after we arrived, I saw Ronnie's car pull up. I was not ready for this. I looked over to Kix who gave me a look of sympathy.

Ronnie and Janine got out of the car and walked over holding hands. If they say or do one wrong thing, I swear, will lose it.

Janine politely said hello to me, I was nice and said hello back. Ronnie on the other hand, wouldn't even acknowledge me or Kix. I kept telling myself, don't let them ruin your fun.

Narvel came over and sat next to me, making me feel a little better. I talked to my family and had a great time.

We always had different games we played, and always new stories to tell.

We finished eating and some of the adults were starting a football game with the kids, Narvel was one of them. I was cleaning up some of the mess left over, when I looked up and saw Ronnie leaning against a tree watching me.

I stood straight up from picking something off the ground and went to throw it away. "You know you can help me instead of just standing there staring at me." I said to him.

"That's true, I could help you, but I don't want to." he said.

He is really testing my patience, but I am not going to ruin this good time for my family by starting a fight.

I just ignored him but he kept just staring at me.

"Why are you staring at me?" I asked, very irritated.

"What do you care?"

I walked right up to him. "Because you just keep staring at me, when I'm trying to clean." I waved my hand around to everything around us. "There is plenty for you to do, and you decide to just stand here and stare at me. What is your problem?"

"Nothing." Oh, I am so close to kicking him where the sun don't shine.

I notice Ron's eyes turn to someone behind us. I turn and look and, of course, it's Kix. Lord, I am about to lose my patience, I swear.

"What's going on here?" Kix asked.

I walked away, I was supposed to be avoiding them today.

"Nothing, Reba just wants to start things like always." Ronnie said.

I stopped right where I was, but I didn't turn around yet. I could tell my face was turning red.

"Ronnie, why are you trying to start things?" asked Kix. I turned around to face them but stayed where I was standing. I was a little ways away from them, but not too far away.

Ronnie stood straight up from the tree. "You're the one going on live TV talking about us." He had a point.

"Can't we at least get along long enough to enjoy this cookout?" asked Kix.

"I am trying to." I said.

Ronnie scoffed. "Yeah right."

I walked right up to him but Kix stayed in between us, still being our ref. "I didn't even say a word to you until you stood there staring at me while I cleaned."

"I can stand, and look at whatever I please."

I could feel my blood pressure rising through the roof. How was no one noticing this going on? Where's Narvel?