A/N: Hey guys, a little late but a chapter nonetheless! I wasn't sure if I should've uploaded it in the first place as my Beta has suddenly bailed on me (well she doesn't answer anymore) and I don't have this story looked over so I am a little insecure if the grammar is correct. I do hope you guys enjoy as this story isn't Lily-centric, haha. Also I am looking for a new beta who isn't shy on changing stuff up or adding to a few of my stories so message me if you're interested!
Kate stifled a yawn, the TV that she had been mindlessly watching was the only light that illuminated the loft with a blue-ish hue but nothing on the screen had really piqued her interest. It had been a long day and night for her and she knows she should sleep just like her family were currently doing but she couldn't, not yet, first she needed to wind down and process her work day before her mind would let her fall in a restful sleep later that night. Kate was suddenly awoken from her day dreaming by a the sound of shuffling feet, she expected her husband checking up on her and coaching her to their bed, but it was lighter and it didn't come from their bedroom. Kate frowned and looked at her watch, it was way past midnight and way too late for one of their young children to be up. She then saw a figure of one of her sons walking down the stairs. His hair tussled with sleep and his feet dragging, only by the familiar Batman shirt she could identify him as Reece, and not his twin who was more of a Marvel fan.
"Hey Reece, why are you up?" she asked, more curious than accusing. Reece shrugged and walked towards the kitchen where he poured himself a glass of water before joining his mother on the couch.
"Was thirsty."
Kate could see that he had something on his mind but decided not to poke and wait until he was ready to talk.
"Mom," Kate nodded in response, "Can I redo the tests?"
Kate frowned, "The tests?"
Reece suddenly had tears forming in his eyes and looked down at his hands "The dyslexia tests, I know it says I have dyslexia but maybe I just didn't pay attention at some of the sentences or something…"
Kate scooted closer to her eight-year old on the couch and gently lifted his face as she made soothing circles with her thumb "Hey, I thought you were okay with this after our earlier talk this week? Just because you have dyslexia doesn't mean that it is your fault or that you're not as smart as anyone who doesn't have dyslexia."
Reece shook his head and let himself fall into his mother's comforting embrace "I know, it's not that."
Kate lovingly combed her fingers through his unruly hair "Then what is it."
Reece kept silent for a moment before taking a deep breath "I just really, really want to become a vet, mom."
Kate suddenly got it and softly smiled "Oh, and you think you can't be a veterinary because you have dyslexia?"
Reece looked up at his mother and shrugged "That's what Thomas said."
"Ah Thomas said it…Look, Reece I know he is your friend and he's a bit older than you are but that doesn't mean he's right."
"He isn't?"
Kate shook her head, "Here hand me the tablet" Reese disconnected the iPad from the charging station and handed it over to his mother. "Let's look it up together." Kate's heart broke a little for her boy, if there was one thing Reece was sure of, it was that he wanted to become a vet, he loved animals with a passion and even became a vegetarian as soon as he had grasped the notion that meat actually came from animals.
"Here look," as she tapped the link and let Reece read the article, Kate knew it had clicked with him when his face lit up.
"You mean I can still become a veterinarian even if I am dyslexic?"
"Of course, if you can pass the tests there is no reason why you can't become a vet just because you are dyslexic." She could feel him noticeably relax in her arms and couldn't help but comb her fingers through his hair again; the deep brown so much like his father's. "Are you relieved?"
Reece nodded "Yeah. I really am, Thomas is an idiot." and put the iPad away.
Kate laughed "He's not an idiot Reece, he probably was convinced that he was right, but promise me that you don't take anyone's word for it before doing your own research or ask your dad and I, okay?" Reece nodded in response.
Suddenly the fatigue really set in with her, but she also dreaded to let go of her son who increasingly started to become less cuddly with age. "Now drink your water and let's go to bed okay? You have school tomorrow."
Reece wordlessly agreed as he reached for his water and finished his drink "Mom,"
"Hmm?" she answered as she turned off the TV and put a little light on so they weren't completely in the dark "Can we get a dog now?"
Kate smirked, "We've talked about this, your dad and I don't have enough time for one yet, especially when he's doing so many book tours lately and we don't want you guys to walk the dog outside alone in the city just yet."
Reece sighed, "But mom, it will be such a good practice for when I become a vet!"
Kate smiled and shook her head "Do you really think that even if we had a dog I would let you experiment on it?"
Reece shrugged, "Maybe."
Kate shook her head, "Don't think so buddy, now go to bed."
"But in the future right?" he whined as he walked up the stairs.
Kate sighed "I'll talk to your dad about it, now go to sleep." That was enough for Reece to joyfully leap up the stairs; Kate hoped he hadn't woken up his siblings as she slowly walked towards her bedroom, taking off her clothes and into her husband's awaiting arms.
"Hey." he drowsily murmured as he enveloped her into his embrace.
"Hey." she simply answered.
"Are you okay?"
She hummed "Yeah, but I think we're gonna get a dog."
Rick smiled, "Finally."
Again, if someone is interested in beta'ing i'd love to hear from you either on here or on my tumblr (justcaskett). Also I would like to hear from you guys if you'd rather me not upload if it isn't beta'd or not!