Family Matters

Chapter 27

Sometime Later

Haley bawled up her fist and knocked on the front door of the home lightly. She lingered in the doorway for a few minutes positive coming over where she now was had been a waste of time. That is until the front door opened slowly in front of her eyes.

Nathan's face softened at the sight of her.

"I know why you're here and i've been staying away on purpose." Nathan said.

Haley stared back at him. "You know first hand how bad things are. Everyone has come to visit Jamie including you're own parents and Jamie's 12 year old friends. Children. You are his father at one point that title mattered to you. What the hell happened to that man.!? Haley questioned.

Nathan took a deep breath. "He lost everything that ever mattered to him. When he realized how much he needed and loved them it was too late. They had moved on and hated him. So he gave into the darkness and stayed there. It was easier to keep his distance then have to watch from the sidelines while another man lived the life they were supposed to have." He admitted.

"If Renee never entered our life do you think we would of ended up together and been happy.?" Haley asked.

"I have no doubt in my mind about that. Yes we would of been. If i could take it all back i never would of gotten involved with her. I meant what i said at the hospital. I still love you. You are the only woman i will ever want to spend my life with. I ruined us. I can't go through losing Jamie without you." Nathan confessed.

Haley's face softened. "You lost Jamie and I a long time ago. There is nothing more between us then memories." She said.

Nathan handed over a paper. And looked to her.

"Before Jamie collapsed. He asked me to let him go and allow Chris to adopt him. After all the hurt and pain i caused giving him this last request is the least i can do. I signed over my parental rights." Nathan said.

"Thank you on behalf of Jamie." Haley said. Holding on tightly to the paper as she turned from him and got back into her car.

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Awhile Later

Haley was soon set free from Chris warm embrace as she entered the home. She looked around feeling his eyes on her as she walked.

"What's going to happen with you and the twins.?" Haley asked.

"I met with Nathan along with the DNA test results. He was taken aback by it all. But to my surprise didn't put up a fight. He said they belonged with their true family and everything would be figured out." Chris said.

"I'm glad. Especially given you're upbringing i know you would never abandon you're children. Even with what we are going through you have still managed to be here for Jamie and that has meant the world to him. And to me. Nathan signed over his parental rights so if you still wanted to adopt Jamie you can. You stepped up taking over the father role and i will be forever grateful for that. You grew to love and accept Jamie as you're own. There is no real concrete reason why i can't do the same with Mathew and Marcia." Haley said.

Chris felt his heart jump into his throat.

"Does this mean we're back together.?" He asked.

Haley smiled leaning over kissing him.

Chris kissed her back taking her in his arms.

"Yes we are." Haley said. With a smile.

"Let's go see our boy." Chris said. Grabbing ahold of her hand in his.

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Author's Note : I'm so humbled and grateful for the support with this story. Let me know you're thoughts.? Review!