Chapter 9
As soon as they were on the surface Brady breathed a huge sigh of relief.
-Fresh air!!! Oh, Sam, I didn't think I was going to be able to take it much longer! I thought for sure I was going to suffocate.
Sam frowned.
-Brady, why didn't you say something earlier? We could have left hours ago.
Brady shrugged.
-I didn't want to be any more of a bother than I already am. And I thought maybe if I just stayed quiet and did what I was told , I'd be able to stay here with you and daddy.
Sam immediately stopped walking and knelt down beside Brady.
-You are not a bother. I like spending time with you. If you need anything you tell me, ok?
He nodded.
-And as for you staying...I am going to do everything in my power to make sure you stay right here. 'Cuz you know what, Brady?
-What?
-I love you.
Tears welled up in his little coffee brown eyes.
-Really?
-Yah.
-I love you too, Sam.
Then he gave her a big hug. Sam too, started to cry. How could anyone not want this precious little boy? She stood up and brushed the tears from her cheeks.
-Come on, Brady. Let's go play.
She took his hand as they walked toward her Vintage Volvo.