I Don't Want To Miss a Thing

<p>I haven't seen Noah Kennedy in three years. And he's never seen our son.<br><br>The last time I gave into his intoxicating seduction the tour bus rolled out of town before I discovered I was pregnant. <br><br>Not that he ever knew. Growing up with an absentee dad myself I vowed to protect my child from the heartache and empty promises of vagabond musicians so I kept my secrets.<br><br>Tonight his band is in town and he's standing on my doorstep like a ghost from the past tempting me with a love I never got over. If only he'd stay I might finally tell him about our son sleeping inside safe happy loved.<br><br>But confession's a risk I can't afford with more than <em>my</em> heart on the line. Just because he's here tonight it doesn't mean anything's changed. He tumbled in with the wind and he'll blow right back out on a tour bus tomorrow because the band always comes first.<br><br>Would he stay if he knew?<br><br>Or would he just hate me forever?</p><p><br>NOTE: An earlier version of this book was published as Kind of a Big Deal.</p>