A/N: hey sorry it took so long to do another chapter but I have been away

Oh and I have news: IM ENGAGED  lol anyhoo…. Here we go

I stood impatiently outside of the entrance to the mall. I was checking my watch for the millionth time when Meghan appeared at my side. "Hey mom am I late?" she asked giving me a hug. I smiled fondly at my 13 year old. "No baby your right on time." I replied.

We walked across the parking lot to the car. As we approached I saw someone leaning against the drives side door. I almost fainted when I realized who it was.

"Oh good Lord, not him, please God no. After all this time…."

"Hello Tessa." His voice was deep, just like I remembered. "Meghan. Hey sweetheart." Meghan looked pale as she realized who it was. "daddy?" she whispered. He smiled.

"Meghan get in the car." I commanded. With out a single word, Megan took the keys and hurried around to the other side of the car, unlocked the door and slid into the passenger side.

I turned to Him. "Ryan what… how.. .." I was speechless.

"its not important Tessa, I came to see my daughter, be part of her life."

Now that struck me as absurd b/c for 13 years he had never wanted anything to do with his daughter.

I pushed past him and opened the car door. "Tessa you cant stop me from seeing my daughter." He said. With out a word or a glance I climbed into the car and drove off.

Neither Meghan or I spoke on the drive home, knowing perfectly well wat was on the others mind.