Chapter 10
Sam didn't know exactly where to take him so they went to the park. Within minutes of arriving Brady joined in a game of tag on the playground. Sam smiled and settled contentedly on a nearby grassy knoll. She was sitting there enjoying the breeze when suddenly she heard a voice.
-They sure are rambunctious aren't they?
Sam looked over and saw that a middle-aged brunette had joined her. She smiled.
-Yah, they are.
-Which one's yours?
-Uh…the one on the slide.
They both looked as Brady jumped off the slide and tackled another boy. They started to struggle and Sam was about to get up and stop them when suddenly both boys burst into laughter and started chasing another boy. Sam sighed with relief. The woman smiled.
-Don't worry. They'll be fine. Boys will be boys.
-I'm sure you're right. I'm just kinda new at this and…
The woman looked at her in confusion. Sam cleared her throat and tried to think of the easiest explanation.
-I just adopted him a couple days ago.
The woman's face lit up.
-Oh that's terrific!!! My two redheads are adopted. The blond yours tackled is Kirk's and mine.
Sam smiled and began to relax.
-They're adorable.
-Thank you…Oh goodness, I just realized I haven't introduced myself. I'm Stacey Hughes.
She extended her hand. Sam shook it strongly.
-Sam Carter.
-Nice to meet you.
-Same here.
They sat and stared at the boys enjoying their playful antics. Suddenly, Sam heard the sound of Beethoven's 5th Symphony playing. Stacey sighed.
-It's my cell. Annoying music isn't it?
-I kinda like Beethoven.
-Yes, well…
The phone continued to ring.
-…I guess I should answer it…Hello?…Oh hi darling. You're on your way home? Ok, we'll be there when you get back. Love you too. Bye.
Stacey sighed again.
-Well, I have to go. It was lovely talking to you. Maybe I'll see you here again.
-Yah that would be nice.
Stacey got up and hollered to her boys.
-Sean, Patrick, Kyle!!! We've got to go!
The three hurriedly said goodbye to Brady and ran toward the car. Stacey smiled.
-Well, I'll see you around.
-Bye.
As soon as they left, Brady came running up the hill.
-I had so much fun!!!
-I could tell.
-Will you push me on the merry go round?
-Sure. I'll race ya.
Brady's face lit up and they raced down the hill.