Chapter 5
His eyes flickered open as he sat up. Rubbing his head and the bump that was now a bruise, it took him a second to register where he was at. The sound of beautiful singing and laughter quickly filled the room as he smiled and made his way to the kitchen.
He stood at the doorway watching Rachel sing as she whipped up a bowl of pancake mix. Alyssa and Chris stood on two tiny stools next to her, as they tried to sing along.
That was the perfect image. That's what was missing in his life.
"Dad."
Everyone turned around to see Chris run up to Finn and hug is leg, "You're awake. Rachel is making pancakes. Want some"
Finn looked down and smiled, "Hey buddy."
Rachel looked over as she scrunched her nose, "Good Morning."
Finn looked up at her perfect smile. Even in sweats and an old T-shirt she looked amazing, "Morning."
"How's your head?"
Finn moved his hand up to rub the bruise again, "I'll live."
Rachel smiled as Alyssa tugged on her apron, "Mom are they ready yet."
"Almost, why don't you have Chris help you set the table so mommy can finish and then we can all eat okay."
She nodded as she ran to the cupboard and took out some plates. The two little ones began to set the table as Finn walked over closer to Rachel.
"So, Finn, how do you like your coffee?"
"Two creams. Two sugars."
She nodded as she grabbed a cup and poured him some coffee.
…
"Everybody have a plate?" Rachel looked around scanning the table to make sure everyone had some food. "Dig in guys."
They all sat like a family enjoying their breakfast.
The phone began to ring when Rachel stood up to answer.
"HI."
"Uhuh."
"I have Alyssa.. and…"
"Well can I get three?"
"Perfect, thanks see you tonight."
Rachel hung up her phone as she made her way back to the table.
"Who was it mommy?"
"It was April, she needs me to do the matinee and the evening show tonight… which leads me to this, Finn I hate to ask, and I don't want you to think this is going to be an every time kinda thing…but I was hoping…"
"Yes!"
Rachel looked up stunned at Finn who had a big smile on his face.
"Really?"
"Of course, I will gladly watch her."
"Thank you so much, I got you guys tickets to see the evening show if you'd like. Third row."
"Sounds great, we'd love to go. Wont we Chris?"
Finn looked over at his son who was stuffing his face with pancakes.
"Mhm." He smiled as Alyssa and Rachel both laughed.
"Thank you." Rachel reached over placing her hand on top of his.
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"Alright Alyssa, which one's do you think your mom will like?
Finn, Alyssa and Chris stood outside of theater in front of a flower stand deciding on which flowers to get.
"Well mommy's favorite color is pink."
"Alright Pink is a good start… How about these?"
Finn reached over grabbing a beautiful bouquet of Pink Lilly's.
Alyssa smiled as she clapped her hands together, "Yea. Those are pretty, mommy will love them."
"Perfect."
The three of them made their way inside to the theater and took their seats.
"Have you seen your mom in this play before?" Chris leaned over whispering to his new best friend.
"Yes, but only once. The opening one. My grandpa came to see and he brought me."
"Is it good?"
"It's awesome."
Finn smiled as he overheard the two kids talking. He inhaled deeply as the biggest smile stretched across his face and his stomach tossed and turned in a good way as the curtain rose and she made her way onto the stage. God, she was amazing.