Chapter 3

The next morning Reba woke up with a text from Jack. It read "I had a great time last night, and I was hoping you'd like to get together again tonight."

Reba smiled. She enjoyed the feeling of being wanted again. She responded. "I had a great time too. I'd like that."

When Reba walked downstairs she found Brock standing in her kitchen drinking coffee. She felt a little awkward around him now since they had recently shared a kiss. She wondered if he even remembered doing it, and if he enjoyed it. She figured it would be best to just avoid the subject and try not to think about it, since Jack was trying hard to be back in her life. She figured she should tell Brock about Jack, just to let him know that when he came over, Jack could possibly be there.

"Good morning Reba."

"Good morning Brock. You're here early. Did something happen with Barbara Jean?"

"Something always happens with Barbara Jean. I just wanted to get out of the house for a while. I was thinking maybe we could go get some breakfast?"

"Uh, yeah sure. Let me just grab my purse and we'll head out now."

Brock and Reba sat down at their table and ordered their food.

Reba decided it would be a good time to talk about Jack. But little did she know, Brock had something he wanted to talk to Reba about too.

"Reba, I really need to talk to you about something. You're the only one I can really talk to about stuff I'm going through."

Reba smiled. "Well, lets hear it." She was a little nervous that he would talk about their kiss before she could let out her news about Jack, but she figured maybe it was best to let him talk first.

"I've decided to file for divorce. Me and BJ just don't get along anymore, and I've fallen out of love with her. "

"Oh, wow. Brock are you sure?"

"Positive. I just don't know how to break it to her. Though, it shouldn't be too much of a surprise. Neither of us are happy anymore. I just want to make sure I get shared custody of Henry. I hate to put him through this, but I just can't do this anymore. Our constant bickering isn't good for him to be around anyways. I think this is whats best."

"Well, if this is what you really want then I guess you should. Have you tried everything though?"

Brock sighed. "Everything. I'm tired for trying at something that's never gonna work. The main reason why I married her was because she was pregnant and it just seemed like the right thing to do. Sure, I loved her. I always will love her. But I'm just no longer in love with her."

"Oh, I see." Reba couldn't believe the words he was saying. Though, she should've saw it coming. It was just hard to believe it was actually happening. She wondered if the kiss they shared the other night had anything to do with his recent decision. "If there's anything I can do let me know Brock. I'm here for you."

"I know you are Reba. And just you being here for me, means alot. I know I probably don't deserve you're help and support through any of this, but I really do appreciate it." said Brock as he reached across the table to take Reba's hand in his own.

Reba nervously smiled. She wondered what his intentions were and was quickly trying to decide whether or not she should tell Brock about her and Jack. She thought maybe this meant her and Brock could have a second chance. But she didn't know if that was what she really wanted, or that was what he even wanted after everything they had been through.

"Brock, there is something I need to talk to you about too."

"What is it?"

"Do you remember Jack? Jack Morgan?"

"Oh, the asshole marriage counselor that lied to you about being married? Yep. I remember him. Why?"

Reba didn't know if she should go on telling him. She could sense the slight anger in his voice when she mentioned his name.

"Well, yesterday he called me and we spent the afternoon catching up. I think we're going to try to pick up where we left off. He's divorced now."

Brock stared outside the the window of the restauraunt. "Are you sure that's a good idea Reba? I mean how can you even trust this guy after that."

"I don't know really. I just wanted to give it a shot is all. He's a really nice guy. Why do you care so much anyways?"

"I... I just don't want to see you get your feelings hurt again."

Reba stared at him for a moment. He seemed so different now. So sweet and caring towards her. It was the side of him she loved and missed. Though, he was always the one that would hurt her feelings all those years. But things had changed, and surprisingly he had changed. Part of her hoped that he would fight for her love after he divorced Barbara Jean, but the other part hoped they would just move on like they both know that they should.

"Thanks Brock."

He smiled. "Would it be alright if I came over tonight and we can continue this conversation later? Unless well, your boyfriend is gonna be there."

"He is not my boyfriend Brock."

He chuckled. "Well then, I guess I'll see you around 7?"

"See you at 7." she smiled.