Chapter 40: Battles, Part 2

"You can see she's still hurting," Earl said. "You need to take care of her … and us."

Carmella's skin began to crawl.

Sonny returned with the sling and the car seat.

"Sonny, go get the baby," Earl said.

No! Raj would surely sting him. "But I need to change his diaper first," Carmella said quickly. "You need to untie me so I can do that. I mean, unless you want to do it, Earl. He may only be wet, but his poops are legendary."

Earl cursed and untied the rope around her wrists. "Don't try any shit." He took her roughly by the arm and led her back into the living room.

Carmella scooped up Raj, hugging and kissing him as he hiccupped and made quiet whooping sounds. "I love you, Raj," she whispered. "You're not going to be someone's William." She picked up the diaper bag, laid Raj on the couch, and prepared for the worst. I hope you left me a big, stinky present …