Chapter 6

Spencer's POV

Yesterday flew by and now its Saturday morning and I have barely slept because I am so excited about today. I haven't been this nervous or excited since the night before our senior prom.

I poured myself a cup of coffee, walked out onto my porch, and greeted the day. It was a little breezy but the sun was out and it warmed my face. I could tell it was going to be a perfect day in more ways than one.

It is nearing noon and I packed us some healthy snacks. I don't want Josh to get sick on all that carnival food. I hear a horn honk and look out the window. It was Ashley is a black Jeep Commander. Boy, that's a change from the tiny ass cars she use to drive but I guess since she is a mom now right, so she needs a big car. I grab the book bag I packed and my black hoodie, just in case we are out late and it gets chilly.

I hop in the car and see Ash and Joshua with the hugest grins on their faces, "SPENCEW!" he says in a happy screech. I guess he's glad to see me. I have to admit I am really happy to see both of them. I look over at Ash, she is smiling so big that her nose is scrunching up in that adorable way that. Damn, she is so cute.

"Hey."

"Hey," she pulls me into a giant hug. She smells amazing. It's like this weird mixture of shower fresh and Juicy Couture perfume, it's just... I can't describe it. "Let's get going," we pull away sooner that I had wanted to. I have to keep my head in this. It would be so easy to just fall back into it with her again but I just can't. Not yet at least.

We drive to King High and immediately I feel tense. There are just so many memories here, good and bad. Ash gets out and walks to my side of the car, I turn around in my seat and wink at Josh who is practically jumping out of his seat and turn back around to get myself out when Ash is already at my door opening it and helping me out.

"Thank you," I smile and blush at her.

"No problem," she shuts my door and opens up Josh's, picks him up and has him in her arms.

"I'll get his stuff, Ash," I grab my book bag and Ash's bag. Ashley beeps the car and we begin to walk.

"Josh, I can't carry you all day so you are going to have to walk but you must hold my hand the whole time."

"Ok, mommy, Spencew, will you hold my hand too?"

"Absolutely little man," I tell him and then take his small hand in mine. I can definitely get use to this. I glance over at the two of them and smile. Yup, I definitely can.

We take Josh over to the kiddie rides and Josh looks like he is having the time of his life. After that we head over to the pony rides and I see two of my favorite people in the world, my dad and my gorgeous niece, Tasha. My dad puts her down and she comes running up to me. I catch her and twirl her around. Gosh, I love her so much. She is such a great little girl but I'm never too sure how much not having her dad around effects her.

Ashley slowly makers her way behind me very timidly with Josh in tow. My dad looks a little surprised to see her but very happy. He engulfs her in this huge hug, "Ashley Davies! It is so great to see you. I've missed you, we all have, especially Spencer." Then he whispers something in her ear just not quiet enough for me not to hear him say, "She needs you, Ash, please don't let my little girl down again." I start to turn bright red, I can feel the heat rush to my face and the tears start to well.

Ashley pulls away from him and looks straight into his eyes, "Never again, Mr. C. I will never let her down again, I promise." He winks at her and turns toward who I know refer to as 'my little man,' "And who's this guy?"

"Mr. C this is my son Joshua," yup that did it. My dad's eyes look like they are about to pop out of his head. Then I walk up to him and push his mouth closed. "It's okay, it was a shock to me at first but I dealt with it and he is the best thing that has ever entered my life."

He kisses her cheek, "I am so happy for you...Ash next Saturday... Carlin family BBQ, the both of you are invited. Josh can play with Tasha, it will be great. I got to take this one for some cotton candy," referring to Tash. My dad pulls me aside and whispers into my ear, "Josh looks like he has your eyes Spence, that's so weird and funny." I just shook my head, he can be such a dork but he's my dad.

Tasha gives me a giant hug, "Bye Aunt Spencer, Bye lady," I hit myself in the head. I probably should have introduced Ash and Josh to her.

"Tasha, this is your Aunt Spencer's really good friend Ashley and her son Joshua."

"Nice to meet both of you," just like the little lady she is she hold her hand out to shake Ashley's. "Aunt Spencer isn't she the girl that's in that picture with you that you have by your bed?" Damn kids, ya gotta love em.

Ashley has this unreadable look on her face. Crap I hate it when she does that so I can't figure out what she is thinking. She is either really creepped out or really intrigued. Hey! Wait... doesn't she have a picture of me by her bed as well. Then she is definitely intrigued.

"It was very nice to meet you Tasha but I do believe I met you when you were first born. You look just like your mommy. I will see you next week and then you, Josh, and me can play. Would you like that?" Tash nods her head excitedly.

"Come on Sweetheart," my dad picks up Tasha and walks over to Ash then me and gives us a kiss on the cheek.