Sorry for the short update. For some reason I just haven't been able to write this...maybe it's because I've been writing the sequal to Learn to love again even though I promised myself I wouldn't...I don't even know if i'll post it. Anyway, since this is so short I decided I'll write the next two chapters today and post them tonight.
Chapter 22
Sophie Rose Cohen shut her eyes, made her wish and blew out the yellow candles that set atop the pink and purple cake. Of course even at her young age she knew that her wish wouldn't come true.
She knew nothing would bring her parents back.
Even without her parents she had to admit that her day hadn't been that bad.
"Hey, sis." Seth's hand ruffled her blonde hair. She shooed his hand away before staring up at him and scowling. His face was set in a grin which made her grin back up at him. Having her brother around was almost like having her parent's there.
Almost.
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Taylor watched as the little girl dug her fork into the sugary cake. She then glanced over at Kaitlin who was more playing with the cake rather then eating it.
"Kaitlin, are you okay?"
"Mom wants me to go stay with her and Frank." She didn't look up at Taylor. "I want to stay here."
"It's your choice, just let her in Kaitlin." Taylor reached her hand over and put his on Kaitlin's arm to offer to some sort of comfort.
"I told her I'd think about it." She shrugged still not looking up at Taylor. "Bullit say's he can find something for me in the Texas after the baby is born. He says I can stay at one of his houses until I'm on my feet. I think that's what I need to do. I know giving you and Ryan this baby is the best choice, but I really don't think I'll be able to stay around after…" She sighed finally looking up at Taylor.
"Honestly, Kaitlin. I think you should stick around for a little bit but you're no longer a child. This is all your choice and Ryan and I will both support you in whatever you choose."
"I know. I don't know yet. I'm still trying to wrap my head around getting fat." She let out a laugh leaning back in her chair.
"You should name the baby." Taylor blurted out.
"Really?" Kaitlin perked up a bit.
"Yeah, really." She nodded.
"Thanks, Taylor. God, without you and Ryan I really have no idea where I'd be right now. By the way your son is probably the most adorable baby I've ever laid eyes on." Kaitlin smiled wide before standing up.
"Ryan and I did a good job on him, huh?"
"Very." Kaitlin nodded before walking away from the table.
Taylor leaned forward as she rest her elbows on the table. She took a deep breath. Honestly everything was starting to weigh down on her. She was really trying to be strong.
She wished she had Kirsten to talk to. Kirsten would know what to do in all of this or at least offer Taylor some advice.
Life without the Cohen's was hard.
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Ryan stuffed in hands in his pockets as he watched as the last guest left the house. He felt someone's arms wrap about his waist.
"Today was good." The person behind him whispered into his back.
"Honestly, it went better then I imagined." He sighed. "I think Seth's coming around." He turned around and brought his wife into his arms.
"About time." Taylor grinned before leaning her body into his.
"Let's get Sophie to bed." He said as he watched as the little girl stumbled into the kitchen half asleep.
"Good idea." Taylor laughed.
"Come on, Birthday girl." He leaned over and picked the eight year old up. He head instantly went to his shoulder. Her breath evened and Ryan knew she was already asleep.
"That was fast." Taylor whispered before they reached the stairs.
"She's had a long day."
They walked the rest of the way silently. Ryan switched her light on and set her down on the bed.
"I'll get her dressed." Taylor spoke up.
"Okay." He nodded leaning down and kissing the girls forehead. "Love you, Sophie." He whispered.
"Thanks, Ry." She opened her eyes slightly. "Love you too."
