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So...this chapter has been ready for months. I came back to write and saw that I never posted it.

HOW IS EVERYONE THOUGH OMG ITS BEEN SO LONG : D

Chapter 26: Third Person POV

He parked his car in front of the house. Nervous, he put the vehicle in park and turned it off. He opened his wallet and looked at the picture of himself, Jennifer, Kendall and Katie, something he always did when he was nervous. He longed for the days when they were all a happy family, but that time was long gone.

He sighed, getting out of the car and walking up the walkway to the door. He rang the doorbell and a few seconds later, a kid about 16 or 17 opened the door.

"Hello, um is Kendall here?" the man asked the teenager.

"You look just like him," the teenager observed. "You were at the funeral…"

"I'm Donald Knight, and you are?" he asked politely, holding his hand out.

"Adam Knight," he took the mans hand and shook it.

At that moment, James appeared in the doorway next to Adam.

"Mr. Knight…" James said slowly.

"James," Donald smiled softly. "It's so great to see you, I was just meeting Adam here."

"Yeah…Adam, this is your grandfather," James looked down at his son. "Can you go upstairs for a few minutes?"

"Oh I get it," Adam said. "Family drama…I'll be at Alex's."

With that, Adam walked past Donald and down the walkway.

"What are you doing here?" James said once Adam was out of earshot.

"I just want to talk to Kendall," Donald said.

"I don't think that's-"

"Listen James, I know I messed up with Kendall and Katie, and even you and the other boys, but I realized once Jennifer was gone that I might not have the chance to say goodbye. I want to make it up to you all and be able to know my grandchildren, but someone has got to meet me halfway here," Donald explained.

"It's not a good time to try and talk to Kendall," James explained. "He's sad enough and I don't need you coming around and making it worse. I saw the way he reacted when he saw you at the gravesite, so just do us a favor and leave us alone please."

James' eyes were almost pleading. He was so distraught from everything this family has gone through since Jennifer's death that he didn't even want to add another complication to the mix.

"Fine, but let him know that when it's time…I'll be here," Donald said, handing James a piece of paper and walking away.

James sighed before closing the door and looking at the piece of paper. Written on it was Donald's number and address. Hesitantly, James went upstairs and up to his bedroom. He opened the door where Kendall was laying on the bed, watching the TV.

Kendall was looking at the TV, but his eyes seemed so empty. It had been just about a month now and Kendall was still having a hard time moving on, which was totally understandable to James. Ami was laying on Kendall's chest, sleeping soundly.

"Hey James," Kendall gave a small smile. "Who was at the door?"

"Your dad," James said slowly.

Kendall visibly tensed.

"What did he want?"

"To talk to you," James said. "I told him to buzz off."

"Good," Kendall said.

"He left his number and address," James handed Kendall the paper. "He said if you were ever ready, he would be there."

"I don't want to be around him and I don't want my children around him," Kendall said thoughtfully.

"Adam and him talked for a minute before I came to the door," James said. "I know it was hard and what he did was bad, but maybe he deserves to know the grandkids."

Kendalls head turned slowly and he glared at James. James gulped in worry.

"Don't ever say that to me again," Kendall said.

"Ok…I'll go make some lunch," James stood up.

Ethan's POV

"I'm so excited," Pops said, setting the table for dinner.

"Pops, it's really not a big deal," I chuckled. "It's just Rudy."

"Just Rudy?" Pops said. "He's your boyfriend and the first one that isn't Luke. And his parents are coming."

"Really Ethan, this is an exciting thing," Dad added. "I hope we can all get along."

"Isn't that what you want your parents to say before they meet your boyfriend's parents," I rolled my eyes.

I was nervous and I didn't know why. Rudy and his family were driving down today from San Diego to have dinner with my family. Both sets of parents agreed that it would be nice for them to get to know each other, which is a good sign. They both already knew Rudy, but it was his parents I was worried about.

"Don't worry," Dad said. "It'll be fine, I'm 95% positive."

I shook my head as the door bell rang. I went to the door, taking a deep breath before opening it.

"Ethan! How are you?" Mrs. Castillo smiling pulling me into a hug.

"I'm great," I smiled. "How are you all today?"

I shook Mr. Castillo's hand before the three walked in. At this moment Pops and Dad came out of the kitchen and had introductions with each other.

"Don't look so nervous," Rudy whispered, grabbing my hand.

"Rudy! It's nice to see you again," Dad reached out his hand with a smile.

"Good Mr. Mitchell," Rudy used that charming smile.

"Alright, let's not stall, I hope you all are hungry," Pops smiled, leading everyone into the kitchen.

At that moment, Emma came down with Evan, who had Liam in his arms.

"Mr. and Mrs. Castillo, these are my siblings; Emma, Evan and this is little Liam," I smiled, taking Liam from Evan.

"I hungry," Liam said.

"Great," I chuckled, putting him in his chair.

Dinner was fine, we all ate and just talked about everything.

"So Ethan, when do we get to meet Laura?" Mrs. Castillo asked.

I smiled at the mention of my baby girl.

"She should be waking up from her nap any minute now actually," I said.

"I'll go check on her," Evan got up and went upstairs.

The best thing about this dinner to me was that I could tell that my parents genuinely liked Rudy and his parents and I was just happy that they were having a conversation. I was always on edge with Luke's parents for clear reasons, but with Rudy's parents, things seem to flow more naturally.

Mrs. Castillo had made a triple layer chocolate cake for dessert and it was amazing.

"Linda, this cake is great," Pops smiled.

"Well thank you Carlos," she smiled back. "My husband thought I was over doing it."

"I just said, you don't want to make something with so much sugar," he defended himself.

"Dad is a health nut," Rudy laughed.

"Well, I love calories so this was great," Dad said, causing everyone to laugh.

"I have a baby delivery," Evan walked in, holding Laura, who was reaching out to me.

"Hey baby," I smiled, taking her into my arms. "What took you so long?"

"I took the liberty of changing her because I'm a good uncle," he said. "Wait, there's cake?"

"Triple layer," Ms. Castillo said.

"YUSSSSS," Evan walked right over.

After dessert, I watched as they all gawked over the baby, smiling. Life wasn't perfect yet, but we were slowly getting there. God knows this family has been hit with multiple bombs over the years, but this scene in front of me feels alright.

I looked down to see Liam standing at my leg.

"Everyone look at baby," he said.

He was jealous of all of the attention that she was getting. I feel bad; he only got to be the youngest for a little while.

"It's okay, when you grow up, you can boss her around because you're an uncle," I said.

He just stared at me.

"Come on, let's get you some more cake," I held his hand as we walked into the kitchen.

I don't really have an excuse, but I really want to finish this fic so I am! I feel like I don't have anymore readers though lol

OKAY BUT CARLOS AND ALEXA ARE HAVING A BABY YAS FAVES IM SO HAPPY FOR THEM

Question: Do you think Kendall will forgive his dad? What about the Avan situation?

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