What We Had

Chapter 25

I just want to live a life

I'm going to remember

Even if I don't write it down.

(Daddy! Sit next to me!) Micah exclaimed. Looking up at his father.

(I'll be right there buddy.) Lucas said. Looking over at Brooke.

(You did an amazing job putting this together. It looks really good.) Lucas said.

(Thanks. I wanted this to be a fun laid back dinner together. What is more fun then pizza night.) Brooke said.

Smiling as she brought over the two trays of pizza. One with various meat toppings the other with cheese.

There was also two plates of garlic bread and salad in a bowl with multiple salad dressings available on the side. Each of them had large drinking glasses full of fruit punch.

The family ate and talked enjoying each other's company and making memories,together. The meal lasted a few hours.

Afterwards Lucas and Brooke cleaned up. Then the family went,outside.

Micah passed Lucas the basketball and the two began to play.

Brooke watched while she sat on the steps of her home.

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Sometime Later

(You are a natural talent my boy. Between that and junior leagues. You have a bright future ahead of you. But whether you play basketball or not. Your mom and I will support you in whatever you do.) Lucas said. Looking up at his son.

(You're dad is right. Our job as you're parents is to love support and guide you through life. Help you through mistakes and make sure you know,that no matter what you can always come back home.) Brooke said. Putting her hand in his.

(Now it's time for you're bedtime story.) Lucas said.

(Can you and daddy read to me together.?) Micah asked.

Brooke smiled over at him.

(Sure we can.) Brooke said.

Lucas picked a book from the bookshelf.

And the parents began to take turns reading.

After awhile near the ending of the book Micah fell asleep.

Lucas tucked him in and Brooke kissed his forehead.

The pair left the ,went down the hallway together. Hand and hand. Lucas looked over at Brooke and she looked back at him.

(Tonight went better then I thought it would. Let 's go into the living room and have some time alone.) Brooke said. Looking up at him.

(Let's do that. Next time we have an outing it'll be on our date.) Lucas said. Walking with Brooke by his side into the living room.

The two sat down next to each other. Brooke wrapped her arm around his. Laying her head on his shoulder.

Brooke smiled brightly. Gazing up at him.

(I'm so excited. I've missed you. Spending time together. Just being with each other. There was a time I thought I lost you for good. That maybe I was wrong and we weren't meant to be with each other. I had told myself being parents and two people,with a shared past is all we would ever be.)

(Thank you for proving to me wrong.) Brooke said. Looking into his eyes.

(Thank you for never giving up on me. For loving me despite my faults and selfishness. And unwillingness to let you in when I needed you the most. You have my heart completely. There is nothing hidden between us. I've never been happier and that's because of you. You are my home. The better part of who I am.) Lucas said. Looking back at her.

Brooke put her hand on his face.

(I know what peace, unconditional love, and what it means to be in love with your best friend because of you.) Brooke said.

(We went through all that stuff because it was supposed to happen. It made us stronger. And in a way I'm grateful for it. Because I know. That there is nothing we can't survive together.) Lucas said.

(I don't want this night to end. It's been incredible.) Lucas said.

(I don't either and it doesn't have to. Spend the night.) Brooke said.

(Are you sure.?) Lucas asked.

Brooke leaned over kissing him.

He kissed her back.

Eventually the two separated.

(Stay.) Brooke said. Smiling up at him.

Getting off the couch as she extended her hand to him.

He took it. And began walking with her out of the living room into the hallway.

(The guestroom is this way.) Lucas said. Smiling up at her.

(I know but my bedroom is right here and I want to fall asleep and wake up in you're arms.) Brooke said. Smiling as she she shut the door behind them.

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