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When Love Isn't Enough

Chapter 2

Fortunately for Summer, it was finally the end of the day. The girls were already tucked into bed and now Summer could relax. Unfortunately, it would be without Seth. It was already 9 and like always, Seth was late, very late! Summer was just about to sit down and watch her still favorite show after all these years, The Valley, when the phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Summer, hi."

"Cohen, you better be calling only if your standing right outside and ready to come in." Summer's voice was bitter.

"I wish that was the case. I'm sorry, I'm gonna be a little longer."

"You're already 3 hours late!"

"I'm sorry."

"Cohen, this has to stop! You're always sorry but that doesn't make you come home any faster, that doesn't make your daughters miss you less. Does it?"

"Look, I don't know what to say, but again, sorry."

"Yeah well save your sorrys for someone else." And with that Summer hung up.

Every last bit of what Summer said left Seth feeling horrible.

As much as Summer was angry, she was still upset that Seth was never home for the three of them. She may be really mad at him, but she missed him too. Before she knew it, hot tears were streaming down her face. Then seconds later, she heard one of her kids crying. She recognized the whimper to be Jessica's. She quickly wiped away her own tears and made her way to Jessie's room.

"Baby, what's wrong? Summer said walking towards Jessica."Shh. Shh, Mommy's here. Calm down, what's wrong?"

"I.. I.. miss..da..daddy." Jessica responded stumbling over her words.

"I know sweetie. We all do. But it's gonna be okay.

"But.. I.. I haven't...seen him.. in...in forever. You..promised I would...see...him..to..tonight."

"I know, I'm sorry. Come here." Summer said while pulling her into a hug.

"You wanna stay up with me a little longer? Maybe daddy will come home."

Jessica just nodded.

"Okay, Come on Jessie." Summer said while picking up her four-year old and carrying her into the living room.

"Lets not try and wake Katie, okay?"

"Mhmm." Was all Jessica could mumble out.

"How about we watch some of mommy's favorite show? That always cheers me up."

"Okay." She replied unenthusiastic.

"Aw, baby, please don't be sad. He'll be home soon. He has to come home eventually. Why don't we go sit down? I'll turn on the t.v. and maybe you'll fall asleep. The sooner you fall asleep, the sooner you will wake and daddy might be there."

"Okay." Was all she could say again.

Summer felt so bad for both of her girls. All they wanted was their daddy to come home.

An hour later both Summer and Jessica had dozed off. Seth had finally managed to come home. Once he stepped inside, he noticed the t.v. on and Summer and Jessica lying on the couch. He turned the t.v. off, lay a blanket over the two of them and kissed them on their foreheads.

"I love you." He said barely above a whisper.

The next morning Summer awoke with Jessica still on top of her. She carefully lifted her and brought her into her own room. Summer made her way across the hall into her and Seth's room and noticed Seth was awake. As she stepped in, he emerged from the bathroom.

"Hey." He said with a slight wave.

"Aren't you supposed to be heading to work?" Summer said noticing it was 6:30. Her voice was cold. Seth sensed the tension.

"Well, I called my boss and asked him if I could come in later since I wanted to see my three favorite girls and wish one of them a happy birthday."

Summer was impressed with his efforts to stay home later.

"So, this whole thing with you being obsessed with work is over, right?" She finally spoke up.

"Over. Never gonna happen again. I don't know what that was. Home was just so crazy with Katie and Jess always fighting. I guess I just found some peace and quite at work. And I know, I've said this a million times, but I really, really, really am sorry. I love you."

Summer couldn't stay mad at him when he was like this.

"Well, this time I forgive you. Just, don't ever do this again. I love you too." Summer said with a big smile on her face. They then shared a passionate kiss, one which they hadn't shared for a while.

"I should be waking the girls up in a little bit. They are gonna be so happy that you're here."

"Wake up baby."

Katie mumbled and tossed and turned. This definitely meant she was going to be in a cranky mood.

"Sweetheart, wake up, it's your birthday. And guess what, I have a surprise for you."

Hearing that was like music to her ears.

"What surprise?" She asked suddenly awake.

"Well, why don't you get dressed and you'll see."

"Okay."

"It's your birthday! You should be happy!"

"I am, I just wish daddy was here."

"Well my surprise might cheer you up, so hurry up. Meet me in your sister's room."

"Mommy, you're acting very weird!" Exclaimed Jessica, while Katie nodded her head.

"Come on." She said ignoring them while leading them into the kitchen.

Both of their faces lit up when they saw Seth standing there.

"Daddy!" They both screamed while running towards him to give him a hug.

"Hey I've missed you girls."

"We've missed you too." Summer stayed back and watched her husband and daughters interact.

For the first time in a long time, they had a nice family breakfast where everyone was all smiles. Unfortunately, the girls had to go to go to school.

"Summer, I'll take them. I've still got time." Seth said.

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah. So, I'll see you later. And remember, I'll be home by 6 the latest."

"I'm counting on it." She responded while smiling.

They then shared a quick kiss before he and the kids left. Summer was finally happy. Seth finally realizes that his family is much more important then work... or does he?

Next Chapter- Can Seth live up to his word? Has he really learned that family comes first?

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