Chapter 3: A Family?

Nate looked at her. Caitlyn continued. This is your dad says Caitlyn as she kneels next to her daughter. Alyssa looked up. Nate kneeled down. You're my daddy asks the two year old? Yes says Nate. Caitlyn looked at her daughter. Daddy didn't know about you until today that's why he wasn't with us says Caitlyn as she tries to explain to the two year. Why asks Alyssa? Because mommy was scared about something and she left without daddy and then you came along says Caitlyn.

O says the two year old. Do you think she got any of that whispers Nate as he leans over toward Caitlyn. She's understands that she has a daddy probably not everything else but, she will in time says Caitlyn as she picks up their daughter and kisses the side of her head. How about I take my girls out to lunch says Nate with a smile. Your girls ask Caitlyn as she looks at him. Nate just smiled and leaned in and kissed her. Caitlyn smiled as the two walked down the stairs hand in hand.

Shane and Mitchie called they want to meet for dinner says Connie as she looks at the young couple. Did they say where Nate asks? They said the place and that you would know what that meant says Connie. Nate and Caitlyn smiled it was Jackson Restaurant it was where Nate brought her on her first date and where Mitchie and Shane announced they were together. Hey Nate can you hold Alyssa for a second asks Caitlyn as she turns toward him.

Are you sure I don't want to drop her says Nate. Just hold and don't drop her you will be fine says Caitlyn handed him their daughter. Nate took her and held her to his chest. Caitlyn smiled at the sight. Caitlyn pulled a chain out from under her shirt it had two rings on it. Nate smiled. Connie did too. Let me take her says Connie as she looks at Nate. Nate hands his daughter to Connie.

Do the honors says Caitlyn. Always says Nate as he slips the rings off the necklace. He takes her hand and slips the two rings back on her hand. That's where they belong says Nate as he leans in and kisses her. Where's yours asks Caitlyn. Nate pulled a chain out from under his shirt and unclipped it. Nate put the ring in Caitlyn's hand and she slipped it back on his hand. I love you says Caitlyn as her eyes met Nate's. I love you too says Nate as he leans down again to kiss her.

(Lunch)

Nate had taken them out. He really wanted to spend as much time with them as best he could before the media descended on them. Caitlyn was helping Alyssa. Nate smiled at the two of them and pulled out his camera phone and took at picture. Caitlyn heard the click. You didn't just take a picture of me did you asks Caitlyn? Yes I did and you looked beautiful says Nate as he leans over to her and kisses her. Caitlyn smiled as they daughter yawned. We should probably get her back to Connie's says Caitlyn. Nate smiled as he went and paid the check as Caitlyn got their daughter ready to go. Nate soon walked back and the two headed out.

They got into the car. What are we going to tell the media when they figure this all out asks Caitlyn as they drive toward Mitchie's home? We are going to have to tell them the truth I am not hiding it anymore and I am not hiding Alyssa and the record company will have to deal says Nate as he looks over at her. Ok says Caitlyn as she smiles and looks back at her daughter.

(Dinner)

They walked into the restaurant camera's flashing everywhere. Nate tried best not to laugh at some of the questions that they were asking. He and Caitlyn were hand in and hand no one could see their rings. Connie had taken Alyssa for the evening. They walked into restaurant Shane and Mitchie were waiting with Jason and Elle. Jason and Elle asks Caitlyn? They got married last year she really wanted you there I think that's what started Mitchie on the search for you because she couldn't get married without her best friend at her side says Nate as he kisses the side of her head.

Hey guys says Nate. Jason and Elle looked up. Caitlyn says Elle. Hi she says. Elle jumps up and hugs her friend and Jason follows suit. The night was soon underway and everyone caught up and had fun for the first time in years. Nate and Caitlyn were hand in hand the whole time. Caitlyn had her left hand on the table not really paying attention. When flashes went off. O my says Mitchie. I wasn't paying attention Nate what do we do asks Caitlyn. Tell the truth says Nate as he looks at her. Are you sure says Caitlyn. Yes I am Caity I got you back no way I am losing you or Alyssa ever again says Nate.

I second that says Shane with a smile. Welcome back Caitlyn says Mitchie. Thanks says Caitlyn as she hugs her best friend. Group hug says Jason as he stands. The group of them stands and they all hug. I have really missed all of you and I know that Alyssa has some amazing aunts and uncles. Thank you guys says Caitlyn as she turns to Mitchie and Shane. Thank you guys for bringing me home because otherwise I may have never known that I was being stubborn so thanks says Caitlyn. Anytime says Shane as he hugs her.

Nate slipped his arms around her waist. I love you says Nate. I love you too says Caitlyn. Ready to go home asks Nate? Sure says Caitlyn. You guys can leave Alyssa at my mom's says Mitchie. The two nod as they head off facing the public once more. Nate pulled up to his apartment. The two headed up the stairs. Wow you haven't changed it says Caitlyn. Couldn't this was all you says Nate as they walk into his apartment and lay on the bed talking soon enough falling asleep which was the best sleep the girl could have gotten .