I know we didn't reach the review goal but since I love you all and many of you want to know what's happening next. Here is the next chapter. Also this is a longer chapter, yay!
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The following week things were back to normal. Kim and Grace were back at work, Brody was working constantly and Jack came around every once in a while. Yeah, everything was good.
Towards the end of January Brody was home before Kim which was a shook. Kim knew it was either a good or bad thing and she was really hoping for the first one. "Hey Brody, is everything alright?", Kim asked as she put down her bags.
Brody had a blank look on his face and replied, "Yeah, everything's fine. I actually have some news so sit down" he gestured Kim towards the sofa.
She nodded and took a seat, bracing herself for what was going to come. "Well, I don't know how to say this but" Brody started taking a pause causing Kim to be on the edge of her seat. "What?" Kim asked curiously just wanting to know.
"I got partner", Brody finished screaming with happiness.
Kim's mouth hit the floor with realization. Of course she was happy for him but at the same time her heart broke knowing that the time they will have together will be even less. "Wow Brody. That's fantastic news. You worked so hard and I am so proud of you", Kim said getting up to hug him.
Their embrace was sweet and for once there was a little warmth. "Now it's time to celebrate. So go get changed because I am taking you out for being the best wife EVER!" Brody said ushering Kim up the stairs.
Kim got dressed in a black dress and heels and meet Brody at the door who looked nice in his suit and tie.
They arrived at a fancy restaurant Kim never heard of before but was excited. They got seated and Brody was telling Kim about his day when she heard a familiar voice somewhere around her. Trying to not make it obvious and still listen to Brody, Kim looked around the restaurant in astonishment before her eyes caught a little girl. She looked closely and saw it was Kaylie and looked around the table to see another man with dark almost black hair talking to two older people who she assumed were his parents and then there was this guy with brown hair talking to a girl around their age and after staring a for a little while she noticed it was Jack so she quickly turned back around and continued listening to Brody's story.
Everything was going smoothly. Kim and Brody enjoyed a nice dinner and talked about random things while Kaylie and never noticed her.
Kim and Brody had just ordered dessert when someone tapped Kim's leg scaring her a little bit. She looked down and saw Kaylie smiling at her. "Hi Mrs. Carlson", Kaylie said hugging her.
"Hi Kaylie. How are you?" Kim asked.
"I am good. My grandma and grandpa came to visit so we are here having dinner", Kaylie said excitedly while the woman with her rolled we eyes causing Kim to laugh.
"I am sorry for Kaylie interrupting your dinner. I tried to tell her to just walk past you and talk to you tomorrow but she is a fast little girl", the woman said with a smile.
"Oh don't worry about it. I love seeing kids outside of school. I am Kim, Kim Carlson and this is my husband Brody", Kim said putting her hand out pointing across the table to Brody.
The young woman shook both Kim and Brody's hand and introduced herself. "I am Isabella, Kaylie's aunt", Isabella said.
"She's my real aunt not like Uncle Jack" Kaylie stated.
They all laughed as Isabella added, "Yeah sweetie, that is true. Sadly I am your father's sister but Uncle Jack has been a part of our family or a long time is he is still your uncle".
"I know that auntie", Kaylie said like it was a known fact.
"Well we should get back before grandma has a cow. I was really nice meeting you both", Isabelle said grabbing Kaylie's hand.
"Yeah, you too", Kim said waving goodbye then turning towards Brody and apologized. "I am so sorry for that".
"Don't worry about it. She was a cute kid and it shows you are a great teacher and love your students and job and that's why I love you" Brody said reaching over to grab Kim's hand, squeezing it lovingly.
"I love you too and thank you but she isn't my student. She is actually Grace's", Kim said with a chuckle.
They both laughed as the desserts came out. They ate in happy silence and for once over the past few months things felt like how they use to be.
Jack saw Kim instantly when they first walked in but ignored her knowing that the man she was with was her husband. She looked gorgeous but more importantly happy. Even though they were nothing more than friends; in a way Jack knew he would have to take a few steps back from this thing they had not wanting to ruin anything and even though it hurt it was the right thing to do.
Kaylie finally returned from the bathroom with Isabella as Kaylie was as happy as a clam. "Kay, why you so happy?" Jack asked.
"I just saw Mrs. Carlson", Kaylie said smiling.
Jack knew who she was talking about but wanted to mess around. "Who is Mrs. Carlson?" Jack asked confused.
"Ugh Uncle Jack, you know who her. She is the teacher right next door to Mrs. O'Doherty", Kaylie said out of breath.
Isabella, Jerry and Jack laughed at Kaylie's expression as Jerry said, "Wait, this Mrs. Carlson knows Grace?" As a smiled grew on his face.
"Yeah, I think they are like best friends", Jack said watching Jerry's smile grow even more.
"Dude, we have to talk to her real quick before we leave ok", Jerry said.
"Um, I don't think that's a good idea", Jack said not wanting to go over to Kim's table.
"Please bro", Jerry whined, looking at Jack with a desperate expression.
"Ugh, fine", Jack said giving Jerry a glare and praying this won't be a disaster.
They all hugged goodbye as Jerry paid the bill and Isabella took their parents back to the hotel.
Jack, Jerry and Kaylie walked over to Kim's table as Jerry signaled Jack to go first as he held Kaylie's hand. Jack took a deep breath before lightly tapping Kim's shoulder and saying, "I am sorry for interrupting you Mrs. Carlson but I wanted to introduce you to Kaylie's father and my best friend Jerry Martinez", Jack said calmly taking a step back so Kim and Jerry could meet. Kim also gave Jack a smile of gratitude for playing it off so well.
"Hello Jerry, I am Kim, Kim Carlson. It's a pleasure to finally meet you", Kim said putting her hand out.
"Hello Kim, it's a pleasure to finally meet you too. Kaylie talks nonstop about you and Mrs. O'Doherty" Jerry said taking Kim's hand as they all laughed.
"Oh, I am so rude. Jerry and", Kim paused looking at Jack, praying he would get the message and pretend they didn't know each other.
"Jack, Jack Brewer", Jack said instantly picking up on Kim's hint.
"Jerry, Jack. This is my husband Brody" Kim said politely, pointing to Brody who had a nice shaven haircut and fancy suit. Everything that embodies a lawyer.
Both Jack and Jerry shook hands with Brody as things seemed perfectly normal. After the hand shake Jack and Jerry were having a conversation between each other with their eyes as Kaylie, Kim and Brody looked at the two with a confused expression. After a few minutes Jack and Jerry finished their conversation with Jack looking mad and Jerry smiling.
"So Kim, Jerry here would like to know about Grace", Jack said politely.
Kim's confusion turned into happiness as she said, "Well Jerry, I think if you come around more often Grace would take a liking towards you".
"Really?" Jerry asked excitedly.
"Yeah really. You seem nice and funny and that's exactly what Grace needs", Kim said smiling.
Jerry's smile grew and he took Kim's and shook it enthusiastically thanking her over and over.
"It's no problem", Kim said grinning.
"Ok, well we will let you two get back to your night. Again, sorry for interrupting and thank you so much. Goodnight", Jerry said picking up Kaylie who was already waving goodbye.
"It's really no problem and thank you, goodnight too", Kim said waving goodbye also and for the first time that night looking at Jack who gave a small smile and head nod as he left behind Jerry.
Once Kim and Brody left the restaurant and were on their way home Brody shook his head saying, "Kimmy, Kimmy, Kimmy. You got yourself a very interesting little project".
Kim chuckled and replied, "No, not a project but a fun assignment".
They both laughed as Kim's thoughts were running around in her head and for the first time tonight she got to thinking that maybe this wasn't really for Grace but more for herself so she could still see Jack with him being Jerry's best friend and her being Grace's and all and now she was actually worried about what she got herself into.
Both Jack and Kim were secretly trying to separate themselves from each other but this new little 'project' could actually bring them closer together.
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Missy xx