Chapter 20
Sanda was sitting at the kitchen table after she called for the pizza. Reid walked in, and sat beside her holding her hand.
"Sanda I know you are upset just tell me what you are thinking"?
"I'm thinking about Tegan, he is home all alone"
"Why didn't you say that I will go get him you stay here with Jacob, and wait for the pizza"
"You sure"?
"Yeah give me your key, should I bring him in his carrier"?
"Yes I don't want him running into the street he might if he got scared"
Reid grabbed his coat, and told Jacob to be a good boy. He left Sanda walked into the living room sitting beside Jacob.
"Hey you enjoying your show"?
"Yeah it is so good you would love it"
Sanda smiled but Jacob whispered, "Why are you sad Aunt Sanda"?
"I'm just tired sweetie not sad"
"You are sad you look like Mommy does when she thinks of my Daddy. He died you know , I miss him, but Mommy really feels sad that he went to Heaven"
"Oh Jacob I'm so sorry but your Daddy would want you, and Mommy to be happy"
"Mommy is with Chris you know him right"?
"Chris Hughes yes I know him"
"I don't know if I want him as my Daddy, would it make my real Daddy sad"?
"No your real Daddy is your Father, and no one will change that. If your Mommy married Chris he would be like your Stepfather, and it would be OK if you loved him too"
"Really than why is my Mommy scared to marry him"
"Well she loved your Daddy so much it hurts"
"Why do people die, he hurt my Mommy leaving us"?
"Oh Jacob he didn't leave you on purpose it happened, he would have stayed here with you both if he could. Don't ever be mad at your Dad, he loves you so much"
"Did you know my Daddy"?
"No Sweetie but your Mommy told me so much about him"
"Do you love Uncle Reid"?
"Yes he is one of my best friends, your Mom is too"
"Why don't you marry Uncle Reid"?
"Well I can't do that Jacob"
"I know Mommy said she can't marry him too."
"We will wait until Uncle Reid comes back"
"Uncle Henry says Uncle Reid likes men "
"Well your Uncle Henry is right he does"
"He likes Luke Snyder I think"
"Why would you say that"?
"Because his brother Ethan said Luke thinks Reid is hot"
Sanda put her hand to her mouth, "Well he shouldn't say that".
"Why are you sad Uncle Reid likes men"?
"No I'm fine with it Sweetie, I want him to be happy"
"Why can't you be happy too"?
"I will be someday, someone is out there for me"
"Maybe Uncle Henry he is funny, and he doesn't have anyone either"
"Well we will see Bud"
"I'm hungry is the Pizza coming"?
"Yes anytime" The phone rang, Sanda got up grabbing it.
"Hello"
"Hi Sanda it is Luke Snyder"
"Oh hello Reid isn't here"
"I really called to say sorry to you, Reid told me you liked me. I'm so sorry I didn't mean to hurt you"
"You didn't know don't be silly"
"Sanda I really like Reid , is he dating someone"?
"No but there is someone though"
"I know he will never date me because he cares for you so much. I know it is such a weird situation but would you give us your blessing if he did go out with me"?
"Luke I would like to see you both happy so yes I would give you my blessing"
"Sanda I know you are Reid's friend, but maybe we could go out to lunch one day"
"I would like that"
"Really I will call you"
"Well I will see you at Katie's party Friday"
"Oh right maybe we can have a dance"
"You trying to make Reid jealous"?
Luke was silent, Sanda giggled , "Just kidding Luke, call me sometime"
"Bye Sanda have a good night"
"You too"
Sanda hung up, she felt better Luke was a nice young man, but she also thought Sole Mate was kind of sweet too. It was up to Reid to make a choice, she just hoped he made the right one.