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"It sounds like you and my dad had a lot of fun today," I say as I play with Seth's hair as we sit on the bed of my childhood bedroom. Jonah is passed out on the floor from the afternoon with my mom and my sister Sicily. We spent the afternoon outside playing in my parents' pool and spent the afternoon outside. They tired him out pretty good.

"I did," he says as I braid his hair. "It was interesting to see his wrestling school and interesting to see how it works. I want to do that someday."

"I know," I say. "I think my dad likes you."

"I think so too," he says. "I hope he likes me anyway."

"Believe me if he didn't like you he wouldn't have taken you to his baby. That school is his baby, his pride and joy. He wouldn't have taken you there if he didn't like you and at dinner you two seemed to get along really well. That was good to see."

"Yeah," he says, "what about you two? Everything resolved?"

"Yeah, I plan to visit him a lot more after he's done traveling with my mom. He wants to spend time with her traveling for fun. I mean I guess that's what happens after all these years of marriage and all these kids. They never really had a lot of time together because he was working. I'm glad they are getting this time now. I want something like that," I say.

"Something like what?" he asks as I tie a ponytail holder at the end of his braid.

"Something like my parents have," I answer him as I sit down next to him on the bed and he wraps his arm around me holding me close. "I want a life like that. They didn't' always have a perfect life but their love was perfect. They stuck together through it all. I know they were going to divorce once but Ben came along and changed that. I want to love someone that much and I want someone to love me that much. I want to know that no matter what through whatever I have someone that will have my back forever and love me despite everything. I want a marriage like theirs. They love each other so much. My mama was wild and free once before and I'm like that too. I never even realized it. They knew it was forever."

"I can give you that," he says making me smile. "I can give you whatever you want, I can give you the world. I would, Baby," he says giving me butterflies. "One day I am going to marry you, make you my wife and love you the rest of my life. I'm going to be by your side no matter what and through whatever. I am going to give you that," he promises. "I love you, Jordyn."

"I love you too," I say with a smile before he leans down and kisses my lips softly. "You know my mama was probably about 21 when she married my dad. I want to get married when I graduate from college."

"You have to wait for your dad to give me permission," he says. "Then I'll marry you whenever and however you want."

"You asked my dad for permission? I highly doubt he asked my mom's dad for permission."

"It's the respectable thing to do," he says playing with my hair as I rest my head on his lap. "Would you ever have another baby?" he asks.

"Maybe, I kind of want another one but not for a while. I think I am enjoying Jonah too much and I want to enjoy you a little more before we have kids. Do you want to have kids?"

"Someday when I am comfortable with my career and we get our relationship and marriage together."

"Yeah," I say. "Seth, I'm scared."

"About tomorrow?" he asks.

"Yeah," I say. "I don't know if I am ready to face Kris."

"I know but you won't be alone," he says, "I'm going to be there with you and so is Miguel. There will also be a guard in the room as well. What scares you?"

"I don't know. Kris just makes me uncomfortable. I hate to say it even after everything he did to me I did love him at one time what if the feelings come back?"

"I'm sure you're going to remember some of the better times if there were any but it's normal for someone to fall in love with their abuser. It happens all the time. I don't think you truly loved him. You loved the idea of him."

"I don't know it felt like love," I say. "Not the love I have for you though a different kind of love. I don't know. I'm not sure I am strong enough to see him."

"You're one of the strongest women I know. Look at everything you have overcome in the last three years. He can't take that away from you. He can't hurt you anymore. He has no power over you. You are the one with the power and the strength now. You can walk in there and show him that tomorrow. You can go in there and let him know that he hasn't destroyed you that he hasn't taken everything from you. You're in a good place, Jordyn. You're getting your college degree, you have a job, a boyfriend that loves you, a great son and you're on speaking terms with your family. Everything he tried to keep you from you obtained because you're a warrior. There is NOTHING he can do to take that away or hurt you again. You go in there tomorrow and show him that you're the boss now, that you're bigger than he is. You can't be scared."

"It makes me nervous," I say honestly. "What if he doesn't sign the papers?"

"He'll sign the papers," he says.

"That's his only way to control me," I remind him. "He can control me with those papers."

"Then we will fight it. I feel the same way you do about Jonah and Kris. The last thing I want is for him to have any part in Jonah's life. I don't even want Jonah to know who he is. We'll fight for Jonah if we have to but Kris will NOT have any part in his life."

"I hope it is that easy," I say. "Jonah is doing so well. The last thing he needs is Kris' influence on his life or on him in general. It's better he doesn't know who he is."

"Honestly, Kris didn't want him before why would he all of a sudden want him now?"

"It's all about control," I say. "He likes control."

"I see," says Seth. "He's not controlling this situation. Not at all," he says.

"I hope not but in all honesty he is already controlling it. If he doesn't sign those papers tomorrow then he owns me again."

"We'll just go to court. You need to relax and be positive. I'm sure he won't want anything to do with him. He sold him. He can't possibly want the baby that he sold."

"Control, Seth, control," I remind him. I let out a deep breath. "We'll get through tomorrow right?"

"Yes," he says, "just like we'll get through the rest of our lives together," he says as I look down at Jonah sleeping peacefully on the floor holding onto the blanket I made for him when he was a baby.

"He looks so peaceful when he sleeps," I say with a smile. "I think out of everything I have done in my life he's the only thing I have done right. He wasn't planned but God knew I needed him in my life and knew that he would be my saving grace. I needed Jonah. I love him so much and I would do anything for him. I never knew I could love something so much as I love him."

"I know," he says, "I never thought I could love something so much either. I love him, Jordyn, I love him so much and if something happens that Kris has to be in his life I'm going to be devastated. He's my little buddy and I love him."

"I know you do," I say, "let's just hope everything turns out good tomorrow and he signs the papers then you and I can completely move on with our life."

"Yeah," he says.

I don't think either Seth or I slept at all that night. We spent most of the night just talking to each other and holding each other. There's something with uncertainty of the future that brings uneasiness and insomnia. Seth and I left Jonah with my mama and my dad while we left to go to the state prison to see Kris. The drive there was done in nervousness and anxiety. I didn't know what to expect or what to expect when it came to seeing Kris. Seth held my hand on the car ride there and he stood by my side as we all checked in with the prison. A lump forms in my throat as we are walking down the hallway to the room we will have our visit with Kris. My heart racing as we get closer, my chest tightening at the thought of seeing his face and being in the same room with him again. The guard stops outside of a room and opens the door and allows us to go in after him before shutting the door. We take a seat at the table as we wait for Kris to make his appearance. The last time I saw him he was being hauled out of a courtroom in handcuffs after I bravely testified against him.

The door opens and Kris walks in wearing an orange jumpsuit, his hands are shackled. His head is shaved bald and he doesn't look like the same man he was before. He looks older and fatter. He is not the same man I knew before, the younger, well-built man he used to be. He smiles as he walks into the room, the smirk of evilness I call it and he lets out a laugh. "Angel," he says. "My favorite girl."

"Kris," I say nervously.

"So the bastard really is my kid? I never would have thought," he says making my stomach turn.

"He's not a bastard, his name is Jonah," I say.

He lets out a small grunt, "you always liked that stupid name for him. You couldn't leave it alone could you? You just had to find him."

"I didn't find him, I probably never would have found him if you hadn't sold him to an undercover police officer. I'm grateful that you did because he is the best thing to ever happen to me despite the fact he carries your genes inside of him."

"He's my son, Jordyn. How was I supposed to know? If I had known then he was my son I would have kept him, raised him like me."

"You didn't want him the moment you knew I was pregnant with him. You did everything to make me miscarry. You did everything you could to terminate my pregnancy but he was a fighter and he held on despite your attempts and despite your wickedness he is healthy and smart today."

"I'm glad to hear it," he says. "And who is this guy?" he asks pointing his chin at Seth.

"Don't worry about it," I say, "why did you want to see me? Why was it so important I come here to see you?"

"Don't you miss me?" he asks.

"No," I answer honestly. "I'm glad you're out of my life."

"Not quite we have a son together," he says, "I want to see my son."

"Out of the question," I say.

"I have rights, Jordyn."

"You're in prison. You're not seeing MY son. He's much better off without you," I say.

"What does he look like?" he asks.

"Does it matter, you're never going to see him."

"I can arrange a visit," he says. "And you can't stop it."

"I'll fight you every way to keep you out of Jonah's life. You're never going to know him or see him, Kris."

"I see," he says. "Seriously who is this guy?" he asks.

"My boyfriend and Jonah's dad," I answer.

Kris lets out a laugh and says, "This guy? I thought you were into real men?" he asks, "you know like me?"

"You were a coward, a pedophile a rapist, you were not a real man," I say.

"You didn't say that when you were fucking me, I think you enjoyed it every moment. I'm glad I made a baby with you. I always doubted it but now that I know. I know I have someone to take over where I left off. I want him, Jordyn."

"No," I say. "You're not getting him. He doesn't know you. He has a good life, we have a good life, Kris. I'm in college, I have a job, I'm going to get married, he's happy and he is healthy. You're not going to fuck him up with your bullshit," I say as Seth takes my hand. "I came here to see you like you requested now sign the papers," I demand.

"Not so fast, Jordyn," he says. "I want to see a picture."

"He's playing games," says Seth.

"Look, mind your business, Son. I'm talking to MY girl. Stay out of it."

"She's MY girl," says Seth.

"Get him out of here. I won't sign the papers unless we are alone, you and me," he says. "Get the lawyer out and get this punk ass kid out of here," he says, "just you and me, Jordyn," he challenges. I stare him down but neither of us budge. "Jordyn," he says. "I'll enforce my rights."

"All right," I say, "Miguel, Seth, please leave. Let me talk to Kris alone."

"But," says Seth.

"Please," I say. "I'll be all right."

"Okay," he says reluctantly. "I love you."

"I love you too," I say before he and Miguel reluctantly leave the room, leaving Kris and me alone with the guard.

"That guy? Really, Jordyn?" he asks.

"He's a good guy, Kris. In fact he is a wonderful guy. He makes me happy, very happy and he's good with Jonah. Jonah loves him," I say.

"Jordyn," he says. "I fucked up. I was a fuck up. I have changed my ways in here. I realize that what I did was wrong. I found God while I have been in here. I know you probably think I am some drug dealing monster and pimp. I used to be but that's not me anymore. I changed for the grace of God. I'm sorry for what I put you through and the life I gave you. You were truly always my favorite. I did love you at one point that wasn't a lie. I know I was wrong for what I did. I know I will never see the outside of this prison because I am here for the rest of my life but that doesn't mean I can't change and I can't become a better man. I wanted to write you letters apologizing to you but I don't know where you live and I figured that you were better off without me. I am sure by now you made a life for yourself and for Jonah. You don't need me in your life but I want you to know I am sorry for everything I put you through. I am not that man anymore, Jordyn," he says shocking me.

"What was with the act when Seth and my lawyer were in here?" I ask, "did you really change or are you trying to win me over?"

"I really changed, Jordyn. I'm not lying to you. I'm not putting on an act. Being here has changed me. I have started reading more there's a lady that comes here she helps me learn to read better. She's nice and she helped me find God. I wasn't sure I would ever be one of those men that found God but I learned quite a bit about the Bible and Jesus. When I die I don't want to burn in hell. I want to have that eternal life. I confessed my sins. I am a different man, I just wish I could have been a different man for you. You sober?" he asks.

"Three years," I answer, "and I go to college and I have a job now. A real job," I say.

"That's good, Jordyn," he says, "I know you're going to be somebody. What are you in college for?"

"To be a drug and alcohol counselor, I want to help people get sober and maintain a sober life. I want to help people," I answer.

He nods his head and says, "good for you. I mentor to the younger guys in here about what not to do. I'm envious of the ones that have a relationship with their sons and their daughters. I'll never have that. I'll never have that with Jonah. I know bringing him here to see me isn't good for him. I understand it Jordyn but please just let me see him. Do you have a picture of him?"

"Yeah," I answer. I pull a picture of Jonah out of my pocket and lay it down on the table between us. "That's your son."

He picks up the picture and for the first time in my life I see tears forming in his eyes as he smiles. "He's beautiful, Jordyn. He looks like you. He looks so happy."

"He is happy," I say as he hands the picture back to me. "Keep it."

"You sure?" he asks.

"I'm sure," I say.

"He doesn't need me in his life, Jordyn. As much as I wish I could be I understand I did the wrong thing with you and I screwed up. I just need you to promise me something," he says.

"Yeah?"

"Promise me you'll raise him to be a better man than I ever was and raise him to respect women especially you. I don't want to see him in prison one day like me. I want him to be someone. I want to see him be someone and be something."

"Okay," I say.

"And your boyfriend is good with him?"

"He loves him, Kris," I say. "And Jonah loves him. That's the only father he knows." He nods at me. "He really is a good guy and he will help me raise him to be a good man." He nods at me again as if he is thinking about something. "If it's anything I did love you too at one point maybe not the true love but I did love you."

"I know," he says with a nod. "I still love you, Jordyn and I love Jonah but because I love you I'm going to let you both go. You're happy, you have a good life now and you're giving Jonah the best life he can have. I'm going to sign the papers."

"You are?" I ask.

"Yes," he says, "get the lawyer in here." He says to the guard. The guard opens the door and calls for Miguel. "I have some money for Jonah. I want you to have it. I'm never getting out of here. I want you to take it and use it for Jonah for whatever."

"No, Kris," I say.

"Please, I want that money to be good for something might as well be Jonah, use it for college whatever but use it for him. I'll send you a check."

"Kris," I say as Miguel comes back into the room.

"Jordyn, don't fight me it's for Jonah."

"Okay," I say.

"Give me the papers," says Kris and his entire demeanor changes when Miguel is present, he gets harder, masking who he was minutes before. Miguel gives him the papers and the pen. He struggles to sign the papers with the handcuffs on but he manages to. He slides the papers back to Miguel. "Done," he says.

"Thank-you," I say with tears in my eyes. "Thank-you."

"I did it because I am sure pretty boy out there will be a much better dad to him than I would ever be and because I love both of you. He deserves better. This was the least I could do. Take care of yourself, Jordyn," he says as he stands up taking the picture. "Take care of Jonah."

"I will, you too," I say as he walks over to the guard before he is escorted out of the room. I never expected it to end like that but grateful it wasn't a fight.

Seth makes his way into the room. "What happened?" he asks.

"It's done," I answer. "He signed the papers."

"Good," he says with relief. "You ready to go home?"

"Yeah," I say. "I'm ready."

*A/N: What did you think of Jordyn telling Seth she wants a marriage like her parents? What do you think about her saying she wants another kid? Do you think Seth is changing her or she's finding out who she truly is? What did you think of her going to see Kris? Did Kris surprise you when he told her he had changed? Do you believe him? What did you think of him signing his rights away for Seth to raise Jonah? Do you think Jordyn still loves Kris a little bit? Would Kris been better for her later down the road or is it best they are where they are now? What did you think about Kris telling Jordyn he is sending her money for Jonah? Please review and thank-you for reading.