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Chapter 21

Kenny's POV

I go to the group home to see Kevin. Now that I was granted custody, it's time for me to let him know that he'll be staying there permanently. "Hey Kevin!" I greet him.

"Kenny!" He runs over to me and gives me a big hug. "I missed you!"

"I missed you too, but you're hugging me too tight."

"Sorry." He pulls away from me. "So can I go home now?"

I shake my head. "This is your home now."

"What?"

"You're going to stay here."

"Why can't I go home?"

"Because Sadie and Johnny will now be there permanently."

"So why can't I go home?" He repeats.

"I need to focus my attention on them."

"Ok..."

"Do you understand?"

He shakes his head and his eyes are filled with tears. "No..." Here comes the hard part,

"The kids have to be my number one priority."

"Did I do something wrong?"

I shake my head. "Not at all. Please don't think that."

"Then why did you send me away?"

"Like I said, it's for Sadie and Johnny's sake."

"I'm sorry..."

"For what?"

"For whatever I did to upset you." He begins to cry.

"You didn't do anything, please understand that."

"I just want to go home!"

"I know you do, but you can't."

"I'll be good, I promise. Please let me come home!" Kevin sits on the bed and hugs his pillow.

"You're always good." I tell him putting my hand on his shoulder.

"Then why are you making me stay?"

I kneel down in front of him. "Because I'm only one person. I can't care for you, Sadie, and Johnny without someone feeling neglected."

"I'll stay in my room and you'll never see me. I promise. Please Kenny?"

"You can't, please try and understand."

Kevin starts kicking and screaming. "I want to go home! I want to go home!" He repeats.

"Shh! Calm down!" I say in a soothing tone.

"I just want to go home!" He continues to scream. Within seconds, Ms. Susie comes in the room.

"Is everything all right?" She asks.

"No! I want to go home!"

She looks at me "May I?" I nod and she sits down next to Kevin. "Aren't you having a good time here?"

"Yes..."

"Then why do you want to leave?"

"I miss my brother..." He sobs.

"Your brother has called every day and he visits when he can."

"But I don't get to see him every day."

"I understand that. But you've been enjoying yourself all week and you've even made a new friend, right?"

Kevin nods and wipes his eyes. "Yes."

"So why don't you turn that frown upside down?" She smiles.

Kevin looks at her. "But I'll still miss my brother."

Ms. Susie hugs him. "I know dear, but he's still going to call and visit."

"Ok..." He looks at me. "Sorry Kenny."

"It's ok buddy." I look at Ms. Susie. "Has he acted like this before?"

She shakes her head. "Never. He's always so happy."

"Thanks for calming him down."

"I was just doing my job. I'll leave you two alone."

"Thank you." I tell her as she leaves. I sit down next to Kevin and hug him. "I have to go, but I promise I'll stay in touch and visit as often as possible."

"You have to leave so soon?"

I nod. "I have to pick up Sadie and Johnny."

"Ok…can you bring them with you sometime?"

I smile. "We'll see. You take care and I'll talk to you tomorrow." With that I leave. I admit, when I leave, I end up shedding a few tears in the car. That was really hard to see Kevin react that way. I knew he would be upset, but I didn't expect a temper tantrum. I just one day he'll realize I had to do this for his own good.

Red's POV

I made a Welcome Home dinner for Sadie and Johnny which consisted of lasagna since Kenny told me that was Sadie's favorite, plus garlic bread. I fix their plates and just in time as Kenny and the kids come home. "Welcome Home!" I greet Johnny and Sadie.

"Thank you!" Johnny responds.

"It smells good in here." Kenny smiles.

"Dinner is ready if you guys are hungry!" I announce.

Kenny walks in the dining room and sees the set up. "There's only three plates."

I nod. "Yes, so the three of you can have dinner."

"What are you going to eat?"

"I'm going to stop and get something on my way home."

"Nonsense! You went through the trouble to make this dinner, the least you could do is eat with us."

I look at Sadie and Johnny. "Is that ok with you guys?" I ask them.

Johnny nods. "Sure!"

I look at Sadie. "Sadie?"

She shrugs. "I guess…"

"Great! I'll fix a plate." I'm sure Sadie doesn't really want me there, but I know Kenny does. This is an adjustment for kids and him as well. I'm going to give him as much support as I can.

After dinner, Kenny gives the kids a bath a puts them to bed. I decide to clean the dishes and the kitchen for him. As soon as I finish, I turn and see Kenny standing in the doorway of the kitchen. "Hey, are the kids all tucked in."

He nods. "Thank you so much for all your help."

"Anything for a friend!"

He moves closer to me and runs his fingers through my hair. "I don't know what I would do without you…"

"You're sweet."

"I mean it, you've had my back from day one. I don't even think I would've stayed sober if it wasn't for you."

"Oh Kenny-" The next thing I know, he pulls me into a kiss. He's not even drunk this time! He actually meant to kiss me…I hope.

"Make love to me…" He whispers.

"You know I'm Red…right?"

He laughs. "Yes and I'm Kenny. If you don't want to do this, I understand."

"No I want to!" I'm just glad this time he realizes he's talking to me and doesn't think I'm Tammy.

"Let's go to my room." He picks me up and carries me to his room. Once we get there, he lies me down on his bed and closes the door. He takes off my shirt and bra and kisses my breasts. He goes from kissing my breasts to leaving a trail of kisses down my stomach. He then takes off my pants, followed by his own pants. He then inserts himself inside of me and begins thrusting back and forth. I can't believe this really happening. I've been dreaming about this moment since we were in high school and now it's happening.

"I love you…" I whisper in his ear. He doesn't say it back, but instead he kisses me passionately. I'll admit that I'm disappointed that he didn't say it back. Just then we hear the door creak. We immediately stop.

"You heard that too?" Kenny asks and I nod. "One of the kids must have woken up." He climbs off me and immediately gets dressed. "I'm sorry it has to end so quickly, but it was great."

"It was." I smile.

"We'll have to do this again, but maybe a night when I have a sitter." He gives me a kiss. "I have to go check on the kids. I'll walk you to your car when I'm done." I nod and he leaves. I'm still in awe about what just happened…