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A/N: Thanks to everyone for their continued support, it always means the world to me. So as always this story is written out of pure enjoyment of writing so hope you guys like it too.
"Shawn!" Haley couldn't believe her ears. She was sure that he had been going to class still but clearly she had missed something in her sons life.
"Before you start yelling, I haven't been doing nothing exactly." He sat up in his bed, facing his mother." Haley smiled at him and let him say his piece even though her insides were a mess. "I've been taking trade classes at Coyne University and I've been working with uncle Matt when he has jobs."
"Why didn't you tell us? And why the hell didn't Matt tell me?" She was suddenly angry at her best friend for keeping them in the dark.
"Before you go off on uncle Matt, it was my idea. I told him to keep it from you and before you yell at me, he wasn't exactly pleased with that arrangement either."
"Fine." She huffed. She still was going to have words for him regardless. "And what about football?"
"I love it mom but just not as much as I used to. I really love working with uncle Matt mom."
"I'm happy son but now I think you need to level with your dad."
"He's going to be so disappointed."
"You don't know me very well if you think that Shawn." The both jumped at the sight of Adam in the door frame.
"Dad." Shawn hung his head.
"I'll give you boys a few minutes." She stood and kissed her son's cheek. "I'm proud of you." She smiled and turned to leave, giving a peck to Adam's lip before closing the door.
"I'm kind of hurt that you didn't trust us enough to tell us the truth." He sat next to Shawn on the bed.
"I thought that if I didn't choose a career like you and mom that you'd be disappointed in my choice."
"Have we ever given you the impression that that's all we wanted?" Adam pulled him into his side. No matter how old he was, he'd always be his baby.
"That night that Evan told you he joined the academy, I saw that look in your eyes."
"I was proud of him yes but it didn't mean that's all I wanted for you boys. Your mother and I have dangerous jobs and we've seen the tole it's taken on the two of you over the years and I would never expect you to walk in our footsteps. Am I happy that one of my sons is following in my footsteps? Sure. Would I rather have you safe and not follow our paths? Absolutely. If construction is what makes you happy then I'm happy and I'm proud of you for following your own dreams. And as long as you work hard and are serious about it, I'm all for it."
"Thanks dad."
"Come on, let's go see what your mom and Evan are up to." He ruffled his hair and stood.
"I'm not a kid anymore dad." Shawn pried himself away from his father's grip.
"No matter how old you are son you'll still be my kid." He walked through the kitchen to find no one and when he heard voices coming from outside, he leaned against the doorframe and listened. Haley and Evan were sitting side by side on the top stairs of the balcony.
"Are you sure you're ok mom?" Evan looked worried.
"I'm perfectly fine Evan, I promise."
"Why did you do something so stupid ma?"
"I was kind of mad at uncle Matt and I was reckless."
"But why? You know a distraction is all it takes for something to go horribly wrong."
"I know but it was just a big mix-up, next shift will be better."
"I wish you and dad would stop talking about being an miss-understanding."
"It really was and I'm sorry I scared you."
"I swear when I heard the call at Platt's desk I almost had a heart attack."
"What were doing at the 21st?"
"Lunch break with uncle Kevin." He shrugged.
"I promise I'll be more careful." She smiled at him.
"Good. And what's up with Shawn?"
"Maybe you should ask him about it." She smiled at him. "Why don't you guys just go hang out, I'm sure he's missed having you around as much as I have."
"I still got a few hours before I have to meet up with Jess."
"Alright, go on. I love you." She patted his leg and he kissed her cheek before getting up.
"Later dad." He passed Adam and he was gone in search of his brother.
"Been standing there long enough?" She said over her shoulder.
"Long enough." He chuckled. "We have amazing sons."
"I'd like to think so." She smiled as he took a seat next to her.
"So we have a few hours to ourselves, what do you suggest we do?" He ran his hand along her thigh and kissed her neck.
"Oh no you don't." She chuckled, trying to keep her breathing in check. "Sophie is due." She looked at her watch as the doorbell rung. "Now. She came to give me my husband back." She ran her fingers through his hair, only making him laugh.
"Fine but as soon as she's gone, all bets are off." He smirked and stood, getting the door and letting Sophie in.
"Oh God Adam!" Sophie's voice was really a screech as she laid eyes on his head. "Kim told me it was bad but damn." Both women hugged and laughed.
"Yeah, I want my husband back." They walked inside and they caught up a bit, having been a while since she had been there.
"Do you remember that time when you were drunk off your ass and lost a chunk of your hair?" Sophie cackled as she set her things up in the kitchen.
"I still can't remember how that happened." Haley chuckled as she took a seat at the head of the table.
"You looked hot with that haircut babe." Adam remembered when he had found out.
"Let's see how hot I can make you this time." Sophie and Haley exchanged a look and giggles.
"Very hot please." It was Haley and Adam's turn to exchange a look and Adam winked at her, instantly making her blush, Sophie catching the whole thing.
"Almost twenty five years in and still making her blush." Sophie had always admired their relationship and even if she had her own happily ever after for the last decade, Adam and Haley were her couples goals. She started working, clipping the sides shorter than he was used to, trying to remove as much of that ugly colour as she could. She tried not to cut too much from the top but knowing both of them hated that colour, she knew she'd have to do a dye job his hair not long enough to simply cut it off. A few hours later, she was satisfied with the result of it, Adam running his fingers through his hair as he looked at himself in mirror that was sitting in the mudroom up front. "How does it look?"
"Much better, thanks Soph." He walked back to the girls in the kitchen.
"Yeah. Thank you for giving me my husband back." She wrapped her arms around his waist as Sophie picked up the mess it had created on the kitchen floor.
"How much do I owe you?" Adam asked, hating it when she insisted it was nothing.
"Come on Adam, it's nothing you know it." She hated having that argument each time. Haley was her friend and she refused to accept money from them.
"Sophie." It was almost a growl, making Haley laugh.
"How about we take you out for dinner then? It's been a while." She told Sophie
"Fine." She huffed. "I hate it when you do that."
"Next time accept the money then."
"Looking forward to the same argument next time." She chuckled as she took Haley in her arms for a hug. "Kiss those two boys for me, it's been too long."
"Will do." They walked her to the door and as soon as it was closed, Adam turned around to face Haley.
"Finally alone." He cupped her cheeks and dipped down for a kiss. He pushed her gently against the wall as he deepened it.
"Let's not waste time then." She smiled seductively as Adam raised her against him, allowing her to wrap her legs around his waist. He walked them upstairs as she giggled, feeling the exact same way she felt twenty plus years ago. Adam made love to her tenderly, committing to memory what he already knew by heart. He had missed her at a cellular level and he didn't want to let her out of his grasp.
Haley snuggled into Adam's side, her head laying on his chest. She listened as his heartbeat returned to normal, her arm snaking around his waist. "God i missed you." She whispered as she intertwined her legs with his.
"You have no idea darling." He kissed the top of her head. "I can never sleep properly without you."
"Same." She whispered. "How'd the talk go with Shawn?" She propped herself against his chest, running her fingers through his freshly cut hair.
"It was good but how did we, did we really give him the impression that we wouldn't be proud of him if he didn't follow in our footsteps? Were we so dense not to see it?" He rubbed his thumb over her knuckles.
"You've been busy Adam, you weren't home. If someone should feel bad for not seeing it it's me. It was right under my nose and I didn't even notice something was off."
"Don't Hales!" Adam hated when she felt that way. Sure they both had uncommon hours to raise kids but she was always there for the boys, even when he couldn't be because of the job. "You're a great mom and we're lucky to have you. And besides, Shawn has always been sneaky. I'm not completely surprised he's been able to one up us again."
"I'm kind of mad at Matt though. Why didn't he give us a heads up?"
"You've got to start talking to him babe. He's the only one who can answer those questions."
"First thing next shift. Now no more talking. The boys are out of the house and I've missed you something awful." She straddled him and leaned down for a kiss.
"Someone's frisky, I like that." He kissed her deeper.
"That's what happens when you're gone, I go into withdrawal." He held firmly onto her hips and flipped them over, pinning her under him.
"Let me give you your fix then." She giggled as he kissed her again, the two making love for the fourth time since the previous night.
A/N: So I'm totally crushing Paddy's new haircut this year and that combined with a suit in the fathers and sons episode...I just had to put it in here. Hope you liked this one and please take a few seconds to review before you go. - Sarra
