"The One" – Part 41

Summary and additional notes in part 1.

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"It looks like somebody needs a nap," Adam stated.

Holly J smiled at him. "Yes, it's around his bedtime." She smoothed down Finlay's hair.

"Mommy, can I play with my toys?" he asked.

Declan snorted. His son was clearly tired but given the choice playtime always won out. "I don't know, buddy," he said gently.

"I can watch him in the den," Mr. Coyne offered. He was always travelling so he treasured the time he could spend with his grandson.

Holly J and Declan shared a look as they considered it.

"Okay," Holly J said.

Declan nodded and lifted his son out of the booster seat. "Be good," he told him.

The little boy nodded. His grandfather walked towards him and took his hand.

"Let's go Finny-bear," Mr. Coyne told him.

Finlay smiled. "Bye Mommy! Bye Daddy! Bye Grandma! Bye Aunt Fiona! Bye Adam!" he said as Mr. Coyne led him out of the room.

They all laughed.

As the pair walked down the hall they heard the little boy continue to talk. "I really like Adam. Are we going to see him again, Grandpa?"

Mr. Coyne chuckled. "I'm sure we will."

Again, everyone laughed.

"I must say, you seem to have a way with kids," Mrs. Coyne told Adam. After Fiona and Holly J left to pick out clothes, it was just the two of them with Finlay. Some people didn't mix well with children, but to Adam it came naturally. She was impressed.

"Thanks Mrs. Coyne," he responded.

"You can call me Laura," she told him.

Fiona and Holly J shared a look. Indeed the frost seemed to be melting!

Adam nodded. "I love kids. Back in Toronto two little girls have my heart."

"Aww!" Mrs. Coyne, Holly J, and Fiona cooed at the same time.

Declan smirked. "Did you miss one of your testosterone shots today?" he quipped.

Fiona immediately glared at him and Holly J swatted his arm.

Adam chuckled. "No. But it ebbs and flows," he joked.

The two of them laughed heartily, and once again the women they loved were left scratching their heads.

"So, two little girls? I take it, one's you're niece. Who's the other one? You don't have baby mama drama, do you?" Declan said in jest.

Adam snorted. "No, I don't have any adopted kids out there waiting in the wings," he retorted. He certainly hadn't knocked any girls up! He wasn't ready to become a parent, but when he was adoption or using a donor were viable options.

"The first little girl is my niece, Kaylie Torres. She's two years old and is an angel," Adam continued.

Everyone smiled.

"Drew knows he has a babysitter on speed dial whenever I visit," Adam revealed. "The other is my goddaughter, Sierra Turner. She's Clare and Dave's little girl. She's five months old."

Once again all the women cooed.

"You're a godparent?" Holly J asked. She didn't know that.

Adam nodded.

"That's quite an honor," Mrs. Coyne noted.

Declan smirked. "Dave's little girl?"

Adam nodded again. "He married my best friend."

"I saw the pictures on FaceRange. They're a lovely couple," Holly J commented.

Declan chuckled. "I just think it's ironic that you're godfather to Dave's kid. Considering…" he trailed off.

Adam shrugged. "We moved passed it. It was a misunderstanding," he insisted. He wished talk about the threesome would die! It was years ago!

Holly snorted. "That's quite a misunderstanding!"

Holly J and Declan laughed. Fiona was annoyed at them, but despite herself the comment made her laugh as well.

Adam gave her look. She paused momentarily, and then they both joined in on the laughter.

Mrs. Coyne turned to her son with a quizzical expression. "Do I even want to know?"

Holly J answered for her husband. "No! It's a long story."

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"Thanks dad," Declan said as his father carefully placed Finlay in his arms. The little boy was sleeping.

"It was so good to see you guys!" Fiona said warmly as she hugged Holly J.

"Likewise. I'm glad we came," Holly J told her. She then pulled Adam into a hug. "You guys have a good trip!"

"Thanks Holly J," Adam replied.

"See you later, sis!" Declan said as they ended a short hug. "Adam, take care man!"

The two nodded at each other.

Fiona and Holly J smirked.

"So much testosterone in the room," Holly J whispered.

They both laughed.

Adam and Declan frowned.

"What's so funny?" Declan asked.

The two women shook their heads. "Nothing to trouble yourself about!" his wife responded.

After the young family left, Adam and Fiona looked at each other. It was just the two of them standing the foyer.

"So, what's the plan for tonight?" she asked him.

He shrugged. "I guess I'm heading back to my place." He didn't bring a change of clothes.

Fiona smiled at him. "Not feeling the walk of shame?" she quipped.

He took her hands in his, as he shook his head. "I have no qualms with it… I'm not sure I'm ready for the morning after."

Fiona nodded with understanding. "Too soon?"

He let out a short laugh. "Yeah." He got the sense her parents wouldn't care, but he felt that breakfast with her folks would be awkward!

"Well, let's get you a cab… After a proper goodbye," she declared as walked away from him.

Adam grinned broadly and followed her back towards her room.

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tbc

A/N: Oh Declan! *shakes head* Anyway, this was a short chapter, but in next one… Fadam's heading to Boston! New OCs, Fadam kisses, and some drama up ahead ;-)

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