Closure Pt. II

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"Hey, fellas, thanks for comin'. You guys really made Deacon's day." John smiled down at the boy sleeping on the couch, "Even if he didn't make it past the seventh inning stretch"

"Hey, sittin' on your couch with the kid watchin' the game is better than sittin' on a barstool" Nick Retorted.

Will rolled his eyes at Nick, "Yeah, it was nice to watch the game with someone who doesn't complain the whole time." Nick rolled his eyes at Will's comment

Lilly made her way from the kitchen with Diane following behind her., "You two argue like an old married couple." Lilly smiled.

Will walked over to Lilly hugged her, "Aw Lil, thanks for putting up with Nick and feeding us."

She sat down next to Deacon on the couch, "You guys know you're always welcome here." She said softly, "You guys are the only extended family he has. I want him to enjoy every second with you guys he can."

Diane watched the scene in front of her. The same man whose marriage she ruined all those years ago was now a devoted family man, and the bleach queen was a loving mother. If someone had told her that this was how things had worked out for John Stillman, she wouldn't have believed them.

"Well, Nick, we better get goin'." Will shook John's hand and headed for the door.

Nick followed suit, "Yeah, I need to get my beauty sleep" An ornery grin was plastered on his face.

As Nick and Will exited John turned to Diane, "I'll walk you out."

Just as the door closed behind them Diane took her chance to talk to John alone, "John, I have to say that given our history, I was kinda looking forward to picking up where we left off all those years ago."

John grinned, "Well if I was still that man, I would have taken you up on that offer."

He stared at the ground, "Truth is, Lil and Deacon are the best thing that ever happened to me. I messed up with Rita and Janie, but Lil has given me a second chance."

Diane nodded knowingly, "I can see that, John." She patted him on the back, "I want you to know I'm happy for you"

John hugged Diane and opened the door to her car. Just as he turned to walk away, she rolled her window down, "Hey, John," he turned around, "I never woulda figured Lilly for your type, but you two look good together."

A real smile plastered his face, "Thanks again, Diane. See ya in the morning." He made his way back inside to help Lil tuck Deacon into bed