Denise Massey, 22, and Dennis Jenkins, 60, share a tender moment with their one-year-old son, Niklaus Jenkins, in Kennett, Mo. The couple met through Dunklin County Cab and started dating a little over two years ago.

Denise Massey embraces her son Niklaus Jenkins while getting ready for bed at home. Born in July 2023, Niklaus is learning to speak and walk.

Denise Massey passes Niklaus Jenkins to her partner Dennis Jenkins, 60, while on the couch. The couple met through Dunklin County Cab and started dating a little over two years ago. 

Dennis Jenkins, 60, shares a tender moment with his son, Niklaus Jenkins at Dunklin County Cab. The couple met through the cab company and started dating a little over two years ago.

Surrounded by hired hands, Denise Massey, Niklaus Jenkins and Dennis Jenkins check in on a roofing project at one of their rental properties. Dennis maintains about 20 rental properties around Kennett, but struggles to find tenants who will take care of his homes.

Dennis Jenkins, Niklaus Jenkins and Denise Massey unravel their foldable chairs at the Delta Fair parade. The couple met through Dunklin County Cab and started dating a little over two years ago.

Denise Massey and Dennis Jenkins, share a big hug. The couple met through Dunklin County Cab and started dating a little over two years ago.

Denise Massey drives a lawnmower down the street to her mom's house in Kennett, Mo. Her mom, ‘Mimi,’ 47, lives a few minutes away and is a big fixture in Niklaus’ young life.

Dennis Jenkins and Denise Massey grab supplies for a rental property at Lowes hardware store in Paragould, Mo. Dennis maintains about 20 rental properties around Kennett, but struggles to find tenants who will take care of his homes.

Dennis Jenkins reaches for his son Niklaus Jenkins while driving in the car with his partner, Denise Massey on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Kennett, Mo. The couple met through Dunklin County Cab and started dating a little over two years ago.

Dennis Jenkins and his partner Denise Massey wait to be called into a doctor's appointment for a disability claim at Veteran Affairs in St. Louis. Dennis retired after 40 years in the Navy. "Your body is catching up with all the shit you put it through," Dennis said.

Denise Masseyn sits next to her partner Dennis Jenkins as he gets his blood pressure checked by a nurse during a doctor's appointment in St. Louis, Mo.

One-year-old Niklaus Jenkins crawls away from his father, Dennis Jenkins while inside their home. Niklaus was born in July 2023 and recently started to talk. “That boy’s never going to hurt for nothing,” Dennis said.