Chapter Five: Let Her Go

After a wonderful week in the Caribbean, Kay and Jack returned to their home in Harmony. All of Kay and Maria's belongings were moved into Jack's house while they were away. After spending a few more days off, Jack and Kay returned to work at the Police Station, and Tabitha offered to watch Maria during the day.

Kay knew she had to talk to Miguel. She needed to explain to him that he wasn't in her life anymore. She called him a week after she had gone back to work. They decided to meet at the park on Kay's day off, and she brought Maria with her. Kay and Miguel were watching their daughter play from a bench.

"Miguel, why did you come back?" Kay asked, breaking the awkward silence between them.

"I told you at your wedding. I came back for you Kay. I love you," he said.

"That's bullshit Miguel! You and I both know that. You left to chase off after Charity. Not only did you leave me, but you left your daughter. She doesn't even know you," Kay yelled.

"I want her to know me Kay," Miguel said, looking at her with pleading eyes.

"Jack is her father. She loves him and I'm not going to confuse her by telling her about you. It's not fair to her. If you love her then you'll let her go. You'll let us both go," she said.

"Look. I made a huge mistake by leaving you both. The only thing I can do is say that I'm sorry. I don't want to leave you again, and I won't."

"It's too late for that Miguel! You are not coming back into our lives and that's final! I am going to live a peaceful life with Maria and Jack and you're not going to come between us. You don't love me like he does. You and I both know that you always loved Charity, and now that she's dead, you come running back, pretending that you never left. It's not going to work that way," she finished and stood up.

"Kay, wait!" he yelled, grabbing onto her arm. Kay tried to pull away, but his grip was too strong. Tears welled up in her eyes as she tried to fight him. As soon as he saw her tears, he immediately let go. "I'm sorry; I didn't mean to hurt you. I never meant to. Please forgive me."

"You know what? I will forgive you for leaving because it helped me see that there was someone else out there for me. I have a wonderful husband who loves me and a beautiful daughter. I couldn't ask for anything else. Thank you Miguel for giving me a great life. But I'm sorry; you're just not a part of it," Kay told him.

"Mommy!" Maria yelled as she ran up to Kay.

"Hi Maria," Miguel said to his daughter. She immediately ran behind Kay and hid.

"She doesn't know you Miguel," Kay whispered to him. "Let her go." She turned to her daughter and took her by the hand. They walked away, Miguel watching them until they disappeared. Neither of them looked back.

A/N: No complaining from anyone! All the chapters will be really short. This story will be over soon; my Degrassi fics are more important to me!