The plane touched down in Tampa and Evie and Mike took a cab from the airport and arrived at John's house. Evie was nervous. She knew john would blow a gasket but she couldn't help it, she loved Mike and they deserved the same chance at happiness that John and Kaylee had. Evie knocked on the door and waited. She took Mike's hand as she waited. She took a breath when the door opened and John was standing there. His eyes darken when he saw Mike.
"What is he doing here?" John asked them both.
"He came with me as we are back together." Evie replied walking past John and into the house.
"Why would you go back to him knowing what he did?" John said raising his voice.
"Because I believe he is sorry and I still love him." John huffed. "You're going to do this now? Really?"
"He cheated on you."
"And you were a complete ass to Kaylee. She forgave you."
"You can say whatever you want; you can kick my ass if you want. But I love her and nothing is going to keep us a part."
"It's different with Kaylee. I didn't cheat on her." John replied. "He will hurt you again.'
"John, that's enough." Kaylee said walking down the stairs. "Evie is an adult and she can make her own decisions." He went to say something but she put her hand up. "I know you only want what is best for her. But everyone deserves a second chance. That's what love is. Giving the person you love a second chance. What do you think would have happened if I didn't give you a second chance?"
"We wouldn't be married and I wouldn't be a dad." He replied.
"Yeah that's right. I know you're mad about the cheating. But Mike made a mistake. Everyone makes them. If Evie can forgive him and be happy with him, don't you want that for her?"
"Yes but…"
Kaylee stopped him again. "No buts. She forgave him and I think you can to. It's Evie's life to live how she wants. I think he's sorry for what happened." John huffed again.
"You know what? Fine. It's not really any of my business. But remember this. If you hurt her again there is nothing and I mean nothing that could keep me from smashing your skull in. Got it?"
"Yeah I got it." Mike said. "We talked about it and we've decided to continue therapy. We have some issues to work out."
"I think that's good. It's healthy." Kaylee said just as the baby monitor sounded. She started to go up the stairs but John stopped her.
"Why don't you entertain them? I'll bring him down in a few minutes." Kaylee nodded and kissed him before she walked over to the couch with Mike and Evie.
"For what it's worth, I'm happy for you guys."
"Thanks Kaylee." Evie said as she gave her a hug. "I missed you so much."
"I missed you too." Kaylee said smiling.
"I can't believe you had a baby." Evie smiled. "And you and John got married."
"I know. I'm shocked by the marriage myself." Kaylee laughed sitting down. "I honestly thought I would be a single mom."
"I'm sorry, Kaylee." Mike said to her. "I know I was the cause of things with you and John. And I can't apologize enough. I'm so sorry."
"It wasn't just you." Kaylee replied. "I mean it was because of you in a way but I chose to call you that day. I knew despite things, you still loved Evie and you would want to know." She turned to Evie. "I'm sorry about things. I just knew he would want to know. I never meant to hurt you."
"If John had let you guys stay, we would have probably worked some of this out a long time ago. But he was doing what he thought he had to to protect me. I rely on him too much. And that needs to stop." She looked up to see John walking down the stairs with the baby.
"Someone was up and I guess he wanted to meet everyone." John said as he walked into the room. He handed Logan to Kaylee.
"Logan, this is Evie and Mike." Kaylee said softly.
Evie took her finger and Logan wrapped his hand around it. "Hey little guy." She said softly to him. "He's beautiful guys."
"Thanks." Kaylee smiled. "So, you guys are back together?" Both Evie and Mike nodded. "I think it's great." Kaylee looked at her husband.
John sighed and turned to Evie. "Evie, if you're happy than I'm happy."
"Thanks John." Evie smiled and hugged him. "It's time I took control of my life and this is what I want."
"Then I'm happy for you."
"Well, we better get to the hotel." Mike said. Kaylee elbowed John in the ribs.
"Ow. You guys can stay in one of the guest rooms if you want." John said holding his ribs and looking at his wife.
"Are you sure?" Evie asked.
"Yeah. You guys can take the room down here."
"Okay." Evie smiled and she and Mike headed to the guest room.
Kaylee turned to her husband. "That was nice of you."
"Well, you did make it clear I needed to." He laughed and then groaned. "You and your bony elbows."
"Sorry." She laughed walked over to him. "This is a good thing. Evie being happy."
"Yeah, you're right." He smiled. "I think Logan is ready to go down."
"He had a busy day. A new place, meeting new people." She picked up their son and headed upstairs.
Mike and Evie walked into the guest room and put their things down. "Do you really think he's happy or that he's just saying that to appease you and Kaylee?"
"I think he really wants me to be happy. But I also think it's going to take a lot of him to trust you again." Mike nodded. "It will all work out. We just have to have faith." Mike smiled.
"You know, you were pretty sweet with Logan in there. Maybe we can have that one day."
"I'm counting on it."
Evie kissed him. She hoped she was right about everything working out. She wanted to be with Mike and she was determined to be.
