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Amanda rolled her eyes as she drove. Her mom and dad were both lecturing her about how big of a mistake she was making. They told her all about how she was not only ruining her life, but now she was jeopardizing Brandon's well-being by letting Randy stay at her place for the rest of his treatment.

"Yes mom, I know. Dad, I'm being careful." She tried to interject. "Please, hear me out. Randy has made tremendous leaps and bounds and he's been sober for a little over two months now. And, when I spoke to Vince…yes I know Vince is just his boss, but he is a very powerful force to reckon with." She paused as her dad began to argue, finally she interrupted, "DAD, please! Listen, I know Vince had no right getting involved, but I've known Vince personally and he wouldn't have gone out on a limb like this if he didn't believe in Randy's progress. Maybe Vince overstepped the boundaries, but everything happens for a reason."

Finally Amanda was pulling into the facility's driveway, "I've gotta go, I'm here to pick up Randy. Then we have to pick up Brandon from his parents' house. Yes, this might be the biggest mistake I've ever made, but I have to do this…not for me but our son. I'll talk to you later." And she took off her Bluetooth and tossed it aside very frustrated.

She took a deep breath and sat there in the parking lot for a minute, trying to catch up with her thoughts. There were so many thoughts and fears running through her head.

Finally she took the keys out of the ignition and grabbed her purse. She walked into the facility to pick up Randy.

Amanda checked in at the front desk and waited for Randy's main therapist to come out and talk to her about the treatment plan. After Amanda was briefed on everything, she was shown to the waiting room to wait for Randy.

She flipped through a magazine or two, and then finally she heard Randy's voice say quietly, "Amanda?"

Amanda stood up and turned around to face him. "Hi Randy."

He held his arms open and hugged her tightly, "Thank you so much for this Amanda, I swear to you and to our son that I will NOT screw this up. I will make you proud. I will never take this chance for granted. Thank you."

She looked up at him and said sternly, "Don't make me regret this Randal."

He shook his head, "I never will. Let's get out of here."

She helped him with his stuff and walked him out to the car. "Can I drive?" He asked cautiously.

Amanda laughed, "Yeah, go ahead." And she tossed him the keys.

As they pulled out of the parking lot, Randy glanced over at Amanda. "So, I really appreciate this. I know this decision wasn't easy for you, thank you."

She nodded, "You're right, it wasn't. Nor will it be until I know that it was indeed for the best."

"Are your parents pissed?" He asked fearing he knew the answer already.

"I don't think pissed is the right word, if you took pissed and multiplied it one hundred times by furious and in orbit, I still don't think it covers just how upset they are." She said with a chuckle. "But, I didn't expect them to be happy about it. Your parents are ecstatic though."

Randy let out a good, hearty laugh. That was the laugh that Amanda remembered hearing, long before the problems started. It made her relax a bit.

"So, do I dare ask about Brandon?"

Amanda smiled, "He loves the iPad. He's waiting at your mom and dad's for your arrival. I didn't tell him I was picking you up. I just told him that I was bringing back someone who couldn't wait to see him. I don't think he understood, but that's ok. Your Dad is going to record it on his iPad and your mom's going to record it on mine and I'll be able to send it to you. That way we can all have it. Your sister is going to take pictures. Nathan won't be there till dinner. But, you need to remember that he has autism. Expressing himself is something we've been working very hard on. Don't expect him to go too crazy."

Randy nodded, "No worries. This isn't about a huge celebration. This is about me getting to know my son and reconnecting our family."

Amanda had Randy talk to her about his recovery some more. Bring her up to speed on where things were at and what they would be like in the future.

They stopped for lunch and it was a pretty fun time. Then they drove the rest of the way to his parents' house.

Amanda text Elaine that they were pulling in the driveway and she hurried and got everyone in their well-hidden places.

Amanda got out of the car and smiled at Brandon, "Scooter pie!" She called out happily.

"Hi mommy!" He said with a smile. "Who you wiff?" He asked.

"Well, I brought someone with me, and he's going to stay at our house for awhile, is that ok?" She replied.

Brandon shrugged his shoulders, "Ok?"

Randy got out of the car and walked around the back of it so he was in full view of Brandon. "Hey Brandon!" He called out to him.

Brandon looked up, and then did a double take. He turned and ran into the house, then returned with one of his pictures of Randy and him as a baby. He looked at the picture and looked over at Randy a few times. Then a smile slowly spread across his very surprised face, "Daddy?" He practically whispered.

Randy smiled, "Yup, it's me."

Brandon tossed the picture aside and ran to Randy's arms, "DADDY'S HOME!" He screamed and lunged into his arms.

Randy held him close and he had tears streaming down his cheeks as he held Brandon close. "I love you buddy." He said into Brandon's ear.

Brandon held him close, "Wuv you too Daddy."

Everyone around them had tears in their eyes. This was a heartfelt moment and it was a true blessing they were there to witness it.

"Come on buddy, let's go inside." Randy said patting Brandon on the back.

"Ok." He replied simply and he put his hand inside Randy's and walked him into the house.

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