Originally, we thought that would be our plan, and it was really.
However, our relationship with Darnell has grown over the years, and the relationship between my husband and my four younger children has evolved into much more the traditional step-******* role. The younger ones call their ******* Daddy, and my oldest two call my lover either Darnell, Uncle D, or just Big D when they are being playful. It has evolved into a much more normalized modern family. Still problems, and a need for discretion, but also at times very candid and accepting.