April Point of View:
She wasn't sure how it how or why it happened, but she was grateful for having Leo in her life. He has understood, been patient and really supportive of not only her, but the group. He was thoughtful and not the type I would have expected. He surprised me tonight.
Visiting Jackson at the hospital and listening to his own fears and reasons for living made me realize that there was more to life than work. When Meg asked if I wanted to hang out with her and Leo, I declined. The more I thought about it at work, the more I realized I was losing out. I made the call to Leo and wasn't surprised to find myself at a strip club with Beth.
What made the event really interesting was the fact Meg seized that moment to do something she talked about in the support group. She fulfilled her dream of being able to go on stage and perform as a stripper. I could tell that she was nervous at first, but with Leo being the first one to stand up and encourage her, I couldn't help but cheer along with him. It was infectious.
I also learned some information from Meg about Leo. He wasn't the bad guy that he makes himself out to be. He's actually quite the opposite. I realized at that moment that he was the one who paid for my fertility treatment. I couldn't thank him enough.
When it came to Jackson, it became surreal. He was surrounded by the people who loved him the most. We ended up at a funeral home because that's where he wanted to celebrate his life. The love and support from everyone made me reevaluate my own life. This wasn't just about me anymore. The ceremony was beautiful and it was memorable. Leo really out did himself again.
I stayed behind with Leo to clean up the mess and was pleasantly surprised to learn that beyond the horizon, Leo Hendrie was no ordinary man. Him giving back to everyone was a way for him to not only grant wishes, but to leave his own legacy behind. He wouldn't only be known as Bruce Hendrie's son.
As we got to talking, I remember him talk about taking chances. We had this amazing chemistry and I knew that if I gave myself the chance, things would work out between us. We were complete opposites, but we understood one another. I wasn't surprised when he leaned in closer to me and leaned down to kiss me. I pushed him away for a moment to look into his eyes and saw it, that look. It wasn't lust or a game to him. It was a need.
In this very moment, I took the chance. I kissed him and pulled him in closer to me. What started out innocent turned to a passion that we've both been building up? It was no longer a secret that I wanted Leo. He made me feel things that I've been denying myself for a really long time, love and happiness. One thing led to another and suddenly we were on the couch making out. When it was all said and done, I don't have any regrets. Life with regrets isn't living at all.