"What the hell happened to you" Zay says holding the door open for me

"Don't talk to me!" I hiss had I walk past him

"Excuse me! If I remember you're staying at my place! What's the hell is wrong with you!" He yells slamming the door.

"Why the hell wouldn't you tell me" I yell Turing to face him

"Tell you what!?" He yells crossing his arms

"That I lost her!" I yells as I feel the tears forming

He drops his arms to his side as his face softens "you saw her?"

"Yes I saw her! She's the only person that would make me feel so broken! Why didn't you tell me Zay!?" I yell as I point at him

"Look Lucas, I didn't say anything because I wasn't sure" he says taking a sit on the couch

"How the heck would you not know?! You have contact with them" I yell

"I lost contact with them for a year or more! I had a job that took a lot of my time. The last thing I knew was that some guy was after her." Zay says looking at me

"Who is he?!" I hiss

"I don't know" he says looking down

"How can you not know!?" I yell

"Every time I was with them he would have left already! It was like I always missed him!"Zay yell

"How could she be someone else's Zay?" I say as I sit down

"Lucas you left. She found someone. You had to know this could happen" he says

"She promised though! She said she will always be mine!" I yell as the tears roll down my face

"You broke promises to Lucas." He says facing me

"But -" I was I interrupted when my phones ringed

"Hello?" I say

"Hey man its Charlie. Is it alright if we stop by? I have the invitation for Hopes party."

"Yea that's fine. I'll send you the address. See you later" I say with a smile

"Why are you smile? And why did you text someone the address!?" Zay says

"That was a friend whose little girl makes me smile. His daughter is like a bundle of happiness." I say smiling wiping my tears

"Who's the friend?"Zay says

"I don't know if you remember him but it's -" I was interrupted by Zay's phone

"Oh wait hold up man." Zay says answering his phone

I smile Hope's coming she'll cheer me right up

"Hey man I gotta go. They just called me in. We will finishes talking later. Make sure the little munchkin doesn't break anything." Zays says with a smile

"Sure thing man" I say

"Also, I'm sorry Lucas for not saying anything." He says walking out the door.

"It's okay I know" I says

30 minutes later

"Uncle Luke!" Hope yells as I open the door for them

"Hey there little lady! How are you?" I say as I pick her up

"I'm good! Birthday is Saturday!" She says giggling

"I know are you excited! Saturday is your day" I says as I spin her around

"Yes!" She giggles as I set her down

"Hey man, how are you?" Charlie says walking in

"I've been better. How about you?" I says

"Hanging in there" he says sadly

"Hey Hope I brought you the little mermaid! Do you wanna watch it" I say as I grab her hand and lead her to the couch

"Yyyyyyyyyaaaaaaaaayyyyyy!" She yells as she jumps

My eyes widen she does that

"Sorry she does that when she's happy" Charlie says with a chuckle

"No it's fine. It's just reminded me of something" I say looking at Hope

I start the movie as I sit Hope on the couch with some snacks. I motion Charlie to follow me to the table

"Here is the invitation for Hope's party. We're doing it at her family's house since our apartment isn't big enough" Charlie says

"Thanks I'll be there" I say taking the invitation

"What happened to your hand" he asks looking at the medical tap around my knuckles

"I found out something, got angry and punched something but I'm fine" I say

"Is everything okay" he says eyeing me

"I found out I lost something very important to me. I thought she still was mine I say holding in my tears

"Oh dang. I'm really sorry Lucas. Did she like cheat?" He says

"No. I left years ago and I just assumed" I whisper

"Well I'm sorry to hear that man"

"Anyways what's up with you" I say looking at him

"What? Nothing just party planning and being with Hope." He says looking at his hand

"Dude you can tell me. You practically told me your whole life story last time "I say laughing

"Ha! True. I just found out some news that i didn't like" he says

"What was it?"

He looks at Hope then turns to me "Hope's father is back" he whispers

I choke on my drink "what?"

"Yea I know! Imagine how I felt when I found out." He says leaning back

"How do you know?"

"Ry saw him when she was out buying stuff. He started trying to get her back but she left" he says tightens his fist

"What are you guys gunna do?"

"I'm keeping him away. I'm not letting him take away the two most important things in my life. I'm going to fight for them" He says

I'm going to fight for you Riley and our daughter. Like Charlie is going to fight for his family I'm going to fight for ours.

"Good man! Don't let them go that easily. Don't ever let go of something "I says resting my arms on the table

"I sure won't. Well thanks for everything Lucas. I should be getting back home. I need to finish taking to her. I'll see you at the party? "He says standing up

"Of course man. Hope's special to me. How am I going to miss her birthday?" I say standing

"She has that power. To make people lover her just like her mom." He says looking at her

"Her name fits her. She gives me hope" I say smiling

"Yes Uncle Luke" she says looking at us

"No baby he meant the word" Charlie says chuckling "Come say bye . We needs to start heading home"

"But daddy the movie isn't over." Hope says frowning

"Hope, mommy is going to worry. Let's go" Charlie says looking at her

"Okay daddy" she says sadly as she walks to us

"Bye cowboy" hope says looking at me

Breaks my heart seeing you like this

"Don't be sad. Here come I'll give you the movie. It's ours " I say as I pick her up an rest her on my side as I go grab the move

"I get to keep it! I love you!" She says wrapping her little arms arm my neck.

I smile big as I held her close. She made me forget about all the sadness I was feeling. She filled my body was warmth that I couldn't describe.

"I love you to Hope" I say placing a kiss on her forehead as I place her down.

"Thank you for giving her the movie" Charlie says taking her hand

"No problems I brought it for her." I say opening the door for them

"See you Saturday cowboy" Hope says as she waves goodbye

"Yes you will! Bye guys." I say as I watch them leave.

I close the door as I rest my head on the door. I'm finally going to meant Charlie's wife. I'm sure I'll get along with her if she's as great as Charlie describes her.

i know it might be short but since i haven't updated in FOREVER! i'm posting another chapter in just a bit! Please review and let me know how you guys are liking the story:)