Unwritten
Chapter 21
Sometime Later
Lucas shut the door behind us. We walked through the entryway together hand and hand. Being back in LuLu and Parker's home without them felt strange empty and hollow. Looking at the various family photos on the wall made this thump rise in my throat. They were just gone. Far too soon. Leaving Marc behind. My heart felt shattered.
We left the entryway. We walked through the living room then the kitchen. We hadn't seen Marc at all. At the sound of small footsteps grabbing our attetion. We walked through the hallway and went in the direction of Marc's room.
It looked exactly the same. The walls painted with the colors of blue, yellow, and green. It was bright, colorful, and childlike.
We walked inside his room and found him wearing a backpack. And putting on his shoes. Clutched under his arm was a brown teddy bear.
At the sight of his us. He didn't run towards us. Instead he kept focused on what he was doing.
Lucas and I looked to each other then walked over to him.
Lucas spoke first. I just couldn't. I had to calm down the urge i had to breakdown into tears. This wasn't right or fair. To them especially to him.
(Marc. Brooke and I heard about what happened to your parents. Which is why we're here. We wanted to check in on you, talk.) He said.
It was then that Brooke spoke up. (And tell you how sorry we are. Your mom and dad loved you very much and wouldn't of left you if they had a choice.)
(Can i give you a hug.?) She asked.
Marc stopped packing his bag and looked to her. Placing it on the bed and opened his arms.
Brooke walked over. Leaned down hugged him tightly.
At some point she let him go. She held his hand in hers. Now taking the time to really at him.
His blond hair, sun kissed tan skin, the bright blue in his eyes. She remembered the sight of his dimples when he smiled.
Today there was no smile or ongoing conversation. She saw in his eyes. Sadness, and heart ache.
(Why are you packing a bag.?) Brooke asked.
They focused their gaze on him.
(The social worker said. I am allowed to pack one bag with whatever i want then i have to leave. With my momma and daddy gone. I have to go away and she won't tell me where.)
(We can't be friends anymore. Brooke why are you here.? last time you left and didn't say goodbye. I thought i had done something wrong and that you didn't like me.) Marc confessed.
Brooke took ahold of his hands. And looked into his eyes as she spoke.
(Me leaving then wasn't your fault. It had to do with everything but you. Spending time together making memories with you. Meant more to me than i can describe.) She said. With emotion in her voice.
Lucas looked up at him. (We have cared about you for a long time.) He said.
Marc looked back at him. (How long.?) he asked.
(Your entire life.) Brooke said.
Hearing knocking at the door. Marc turned his head.
The social worker opened the door and walked inside.
(It's time to go. Have you got everything you need.?) She asked. Looking to Marc.
Marc shook his head. (Yeah my bag is packed. We can leave now.)
He looked back at Lucas then Brooke.
(Goodbye.) He said.
Brooke and Lucas watched him walk across the room.
Brooke found her heart twisting in every direction.
As Lucas took ahold of her hand in his.
He leaned over putting a kiss on her cheek.
(I'll be right back.) He said. Letting go of her hand.
As he left the bedroom. And walked into the hallway.
At the sight of Marc standing in the hallway alone. He walked over to him.
Seeing Lucas Marc walked over.
(Is everything okay.? why are you out here alone.?) Lucas asked.
Marc looked to him. (The social worker and momma and daddy's lawyer are talking. They told me to stay out here.) He said.
Lucas looked back at his son. In awe at the brave face he was putting on. (Can i have a hug goodbye.?) He asked.
Marc shook his head walked over to Lucas. And wrapped his small around him.
Lucas hugged him. Holdin on tightly. Not wanting to let go.
Eventually he let him go from his arms. Locking eyes with Marc.
(We love you so much. Brooke and I want you have the best life possible. Which is why we want you to come live with us.) Lucas said.
Marc looked to him. (Do you think momma and daddy would be okay with that.?) He asked.
Lucas shook his head. (Yes i know that is exactly what they would want come on.) He said. Grabbing ahold of Marc's hand in his. As they went back down the hallway in the direction of his bedroom.
Brooke got up and locked eyes with Lucas. Her gaze then landing on Marc.
(Lucas said i could come home with you and him.) Marc said. Looking to her.
Brooke took ahold of Marc's other hand. (Come then let's go home.) She said.
The three of them quickly left the lawyer's office together.
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