Author's Note: After I finish with this story and the other one I am currently writing, I will be starting another one. I will put a poll on my website with the choices of what I should write about. However, it may not about this show. I will let you know when I post it.
Amy's POV
"Well talk," I said. "I mean, this is what you wanted, I'm all ears," I added.
"Listen I didn't know the door would lock. It isn't like I planned this, so you would talk to me," he said.
"I know that. I am just really frustrated. I mean were locked in a damn storage closet. And to top it off, I will probably get fired on my first day," I replied exhausted.
"I can talk to your boss about this, when we get out of here. Maybe he will be understanding."
"You mean if. Their isn't any customers. Which means he will probably be in his office to busy to notice I have been missing," I yelled.
"Calm down. Someone will eventually notice that we aren't there, and start to worry."
"Well, since we will be here awhile. Start talking," I told him.
"I just want to spend some time with Katie. You know I want to be a part of her life. If I didn't, I wouldn't have bothered with those letters or trying to talk to you now."
"Ricky, it isn't that easy for me. Just letting you back into my life and hers for that matter," I replied softly.
"I know it isn't. But it will get better, I just want a chance to prove I'm not the person I used to be. People change. I know you probably don't believe that, but they can."
"That's a lot to ask, Ricky."
"I know it is. But Amy, just one chance. If I blow it, I will never ask again," he replied.
I thought about it for a second. I guess one chance wouldn't hurt. And Katie could use a father figure. I guess I will have to wait and see if Ricky is capable of being that.
"Okay. On two conditions. One, you work around my schedule. Meaning if you want to spend time with her, I will tell you when and where. Second, if you break her little heart, I don't want to see you around her ever again. You won't come near her. Got it?" I said staring into his brown eyes.
"I got it. And I would never break her heart, she's my daughter," he replied.
We sat in silence for awhile. It felt like forever.
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Ricky's POV
Silence was driving me absolutely insane.
"How have you been the last couple years," I asked.
"Were locked in a closet, and you want to discuss the last few years?" she replied.
"Well I don't see what options we have. Were stuck in her until someone comes and opens the doors. What do you want to do then?" I yelled.
"You wanna know how the last few years have been?! Lonely. They have been lonely. I didn't bother making and friends because I didn't want to be judged. They would have had a field day with the new student that has a baby! So I just kept to myself. Just me and Katie," She replied angrily.
The silence hung over us like a storm. I didn't know what to say. I felt bad enough that I missed two years of Katie's life. I hated myself for it.
"I'm sorry." I whispered.
"Sorry for what?" she asked.
"I should have tried harder to be part of Katie's life. I have missed so much already. And I will never be able to get that back," I replied.
"It's not all your fault. I shouldn't have ran away from everything, like I did. I took that away from you. So, I'm sorry," She said.
"Do you think we can start over?" I asked.
"I don't think so. But maybe we can change how we have been doing things around her lately. Katie need's a father."
"And I want to be the best father, I can. Just give me a chance, Amy," I pleaded.
"You can pick her up from daycare after school on Tuesdays and Thursday's until seven. I have to work those nights. I don't want to tell her you're her father yet. Give her some time to get used to you before we drop something like that onto her," she said.
"Thank-you," I replied.
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I wasn't sure how long it had been.
"Hello? Is anyone down here?" a voice rang out. Amy was already on her feet and pounding on the door.
"Were in here!" she yelled. I heard the handle on the other side of the door moving. It finally budged and the door flew open.
"How long have you guys been down here?" the woman I recognized as the one from the counter asked.
"Too long," I replied.
"I thought I heard noises down here while I was closing up. It's a good thing I checked," she chuckled.
"Listen Carla, I'm so sorry that I wasn't there. Mr. Carson sent me down here to get some supplies and we got locked in," Amy said.
"Don't worry about it. Um can you guys go. I need to finish closing up," she added.
"Yeah no problem," I said, before grabbing Amy's hand and heading upstairs and outside.
"The fresh air feels nice," Amy exclaimed.
"Tell me about it," I added.
"Well I guess I should get going," Amy said, before walking away.
"Amy?" I asked. She turned around.
"I wish things could have worked out differently," I told her.
She gave me a small smile before turning around.
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Amy's POV
"Hey Amy. You're home late. How was work?" asked my mother.
"Oh you know the usual," I said, smiling to myself before ascending up the stairs.
Author's Note: Sorry it took so long to update and I'm also sorry this chapter isn't very long. Reviews please. J