A/N: Yay! A chapter that all you complainers should like! Lol. I love everyone's reviews. Keep em coming. As always thank you for reading and I hope that this story is more entertaining than it is frustrating. The song is called "Good Enough" it's by Evanescence.

I woke up and rolled out of bed. It was still early so I headed toward Gracie's room to check on her. It was empty. I was a little surprised that she wasn't in bed, but it didn't alarm me. She was safe in this house. I noticed Demi's bedroom door was wide open. I assumed she was up already and that Gracie was with her. I passed by Demi's door and stopped dead in my tracks. I had never seen anything more precious than the two of them. They were both fast asleep. Demi was laying on her stomach with her head resting on her arm. Gracie was laying sideways with her head resting in the small of Demi's back. Her little cheek was squished against Demi's skin and her mouth was open. My heart literally skipped a beat. I leaned my head against the door frame and just stared at them. They were perfect.

"That should be illegal." I heard Taylor mumble as she rubbed the sleep from her eyes.

"Right?"

"I totally get it Sel."

"Really?"

"Yes." She said as she looked at the two of them sleeping. "That is the sexiest thing I have ever seen. People really need to stop letting her have small children." She chuckled.

"I know..." I breathed.

"She can get it." Taylor grinned.

"Tay!" I said lightly tapping her arm.. "Stop it!" I laughed softly.

"I'm just saying Sel. That is ridiculous." She said pointing at the two of them sleeping.

"Let's let them be." I said quietly as I grabbed Taylor's hand and led her downstairs.

"I don't know why you settled for Nate." She said as she started making coffee. "Demi is a ten. She's charming, sexy as hell, great with kids and I'm pretty sure she's good in bed. Perfect." She grinned.

"You're the worst best friend ever." I teased.

"I just don't get it. After everything that you guys went through, you're still not together. It's stupid."

"Tay..." I warned.

"I'm serious. I used to think that you were just really stupid. I've gotten to know her pretty well. I totally get it Sel. I don't roll that way, but she's perfect. Especially for you. You need to wake up." She said seriously.

"I don't want to tear this family apart. There's more at stake than just me and Demi." I answered sadly.

"That just sounds like another excuse Sel. Nate is safe and dependable. He's also been half assing his way through your marriage since it started." She frowned.

"I know." I sighed. I'm gonna check on Gracie again."

"Mm hmm. I bet you are." She grinned.

"Shut up!" I said sticking out my tongue.

As I walked upstairs I could tell they were awake. I could hear Gracie giggling and Demi making what I can only describe as growling noises. I looked in the doorway and I laughed when I saw Demi holding Gracie upside down by her ankles.

"Gimme all your lunch money!" She teased the little girl.

"Nooooooooooo!" Gracie squealed.

Demi then proceeded to drop her onto the bed and blow raspberries all over her stomach as she wiggled and laughed in an attempt to get away from her.

"Hey Sel." Demi said slightly out of breath. "You want a turn?" She said smiling mischievously.

I laughed. "No. Maybe next time."

"Mommy!" Gracie said running over to me. As usual I scooped her up and hugge her tightly. "I sleeped wif auntie Demi." She said smiling brilliantly.

"You did?" I asked.

"Uh huh. Scary dreams." She said quietly.

"Well, it's a good thing you had Demi. She kept all the scary monsters away." I said smiling at Demi.

"I'm hungry." She said.

"Ok baby. I'll make you breakfast." I said placing a kiss on her nose. "Join us." I said looking at Demi.

"Yes dear." She smirked.

I carried Gracie downstairs and got her situated in the kitchen. Taylor and I started cooking and Demi came downstairs to join us. I felt her behind me as she attempted to steal a piece of the fruit I was cutting up. I slapped her hand away playfully and turned toward her to scold her. She was a lot closer than I thought, her hands grabbed my hips to keep her balance. Our noses brushed against each other in the process.

"Sorry." She said with a grin. It was the kind of grin that told me she really wasn't sorry.

I bit my bottom lip then broke into a shy smile. "It's ok." I said softly. I noticed her hands were still on my hips.

"Y'all need to get a room." Taylor said loudly. She let out a startled laugh as Demi launched a strawberry at her.

"Shut it!" Demi said laughing as she removed her other hand from my hip and moved toward the table.

There was something about her that was pulling me back in. She was so full of life again. For the first time in almost 3 years she looked free. I watched a she sat and played with Gracie. Once we finished cooking Taylor an I sat down and joined them. The conversation was light and playful. I can't remember the last time Demi and I spent time with each other like this. It was nice. The tension between us seemed to be gone.

The atmosphere immediately changed when Shane walked into the room. He didn't say anything but he gave Demi a sharp look as he sat down. Taylor could tell something was up.

"Did you have a good night?" He asked Demi as he stabbed at his eggs with a fork.

"Yes. It was wonderful Shane. How about you?" She asked clearly annoyed.

"Not as eventful as yours." He said glaring at her. "And by eventful I mean adulterous." He added looking at me.

Demi dropped her fork and stood. Her chair tipped over.

"Shit." Taylor mumbled. "Not in the house Dem." she said quickly. "And not in front of Gracie." She added.

"You and me. Outside. Now." She growled at Shane.

"Both of you stop it!" I yelled. "This is ridiculous. Nothing happened Shane." I said emphasizing the word nothing.

"And don't you ever speak to her again like that you little prick!" Demi snapped at Shane.

"Shane. Let it go." Taylor said softly.

Shane stood up and walked toward Demi. She met him halfway. They stood toe to toe staring each other down. Demi was smaller than he was, but she was fearless and stood her ground. I was kind of turned on. I'd never had anyone stand up for me like this.

"Look in my eyes and tell me what I saw was nothing." He challenged.

"You walked in at an awkward moment and made an assumption. Nothing has or ever will happen." She lied without flinching.

"Mommy? What's happening?" Gracie asked slightly scared.

"They're just talking sweetheart." I said with a forced smile.

"Shane. Sit down." Taylor said forcefully. "Now."

Surprisingly he listened. The rest of breakfast was absolutely uncomfortable. Shane and Demi looked like they wanted to kill each other. This was exactly what I didn't want to have happen. I knew with absolute certainty, he was going to talk to Nate. I was scared. I had no idea what would happen if he did that. I glanced at Taylor and she looked just as concerned as I was.

"Shane. Lets cut the bullshit." Demi said breaking the silence. "Do you seriously think I'd put the moves on my own brothers wife?" She asked sounding slightly offended.

"No." He mumbled.

"Then why are you doing this?" She asked.

"It looked bad Demi. I just..." He shook his head. "You know what, I owe you both an apology. I know you Dem. You're a lot of things, but you're not a home wrecker." He said. "I'm sorry."

"Thank you Jesus." Taylor sighed.

Demi made eye contact with me from across the table. She had that look. The one that said we need to talk. I nodded very subtly and she quickly looked away. We finished breakfast and Demi went upstairs to shower.

"Can you watch Gracie for me?" I aske Taylor after Shane left. "I have something I need to do."

"Yeah. And Sel, I'm sorry about Shane. He can be a little difficult sometimes." She said with an apologetic look.

"It's ok. It's not your fault he's not oblivious." I said with a small smile.

I took a deep breath and made my way upstairs. I could hear the shower in Demi's bathroom running. I could also hear her singing softly in the shower. I will never understand why she walked away from her career. She was so talented. I sat down her bed and waited for her to finish. My heart started to race as soon as I heard the water turn off. My jaw hit the floor when she stepped out of her bathroom naked and dripping wet. I forgot she liked to air dry.

"Well this is fun." She said when he saw me sitting there staring at her toned body.

"Abs..." I mumbled.

"What?" She asked laughing. "Sel!" She said snapping her fingers.

"Oh god!" I said covering my eyes. "I'm sorry, I didn't know..."

"Will you calm down. It's not like you haven't seen it before. What the hell are you doing in here?" She asked. "You can uncover your eyes. I have a towel." She added.

I removed my hand from my eyes and sighed. "I wanted to talk to you." I explained.

"Then talk." She said as she stepped into her closet and got dressed.

"Demi, I'm sorry you have to lie because of me. I know it's hard."

"You're worth it Sel. Don't be sorry. I have a choice and I choose you. I will choose you every time. No questions asked. You will always come first. I'm gonna love you no matter what. Even if you don't feel the same."

"You're amazing." I whispered.

She rolled her eyes. "Thank you for feeding my already oversized ego. It appreciates it."

"I'm serious Demi."

"I know. Meet me downstairs tonight. I have something that I want to give to you."

"Ok. I'll see you later." I said as I left her to to finish getting ready for the day.

I spent the rest of the day outside with Gracie. Nate was working and on the phone most of the day, which for a change was actually a relief. He was annoying to me now. I counted down the hours until the sun dipped below the horizon. I was anxious to see to Demi.

"Nate can you put Gracie into the bath for me?" I asked.

"Not right now Sel. I've for to finish these emails." He said sounding slightly annoyed.

"I'll do it." I heard Demi say as she put down the book she was reading.

"Are you sure?" I asked as I continued to fold laundry.

"Yup." She smiled. "It's not a problem."

"Thank you." I said touching her arm as she passed by. I was surprised when she pressed her lips to my temple. She glanced back at Nate and he was as clueless as ever. He was dumb. There's no way he couldn't see what me and Demi had. He was either choosing to ignore it or he really was just that clueless.

After what seemed like hours, everyone in the house finally settled into bed for the night. I waited until Nate fell asleep and I quietly crept down the stairs. I felt like a rebellious teenager trying to sneak out of the house.

"Demi?" I said quietly.

"I'm in here." She answered.

I followed the sound of her voice into the den. She was sitting at the piano.

"Come sit." She said patting the bench next to her. "Do you remember when I came out to Chicago and we stayed at the hotel?" She asked.

"Yes. I do." I said softly.

"I was writing a song when you woke up that morning and I wouldn't let you see it." She said.

"I remember." I smiled.

"This is that song. I wrote it for you. I want you to hear it." She said blushing slightly.

I closed my eyes as she started to play the piano. I smiled as she started to sing.

Under your spell again.

I can't say no to you.

Crave my heart and it's bleeding in your hand.

I can't say no to you.

Shouldn't let you torture me so sweetly.

Now I can't let go of this dream.

I can't breathe but I feel...

Good enough,

I feel good enough for you.

Drink up sweet decadence.

I can't say no to you,

And I've completely lost myself, and I don't mind.

I can't say no to you.

Shouldn't let you conquer me completely.

Now I can't let go of this dream.

Can't believe that I feel...

Good enough,

I feel good enough.

It's been such a long time coming, but I feel good.

And I'm still waiting for the rain to fall.

Pour real life down on me.

'Cause I can't hold on to anything this good enough.

Am I good enough for you to love me too?

So take care what you ask of me,

'cause I can't say no.

"That was beautiful." I whispered when she finished.

"It's for you." She said softly as she pushed my hair behind my ear.

"Thank you."

"Don't cry." She said softly as she brushed the tears away with her thumb.

"I want to make this work. I want to figure this out. I need you Demi. So much. I can't settle anymore. It's you. It's always been you."

She didn't say anything and she didn't have to. She took my hand and we walked outside. We made our way over to her fathers grave and we sat down on the neatly kept grass.

"I'd climb up into the sky and bring you a star if you asked me to." She said as she slung her arm across my shoulder.

"Demi...kiss me." I whispered.

I could see the passion burning in her deep brown eyes. I wanted to get lost in their depths. In her eyes I was everything. In her eyes I was perfect. In her eyes I was loved.