I laid down on my bed, staring at the celling trying to take in everything that was happening. I was free. The words tasted both bitter taste in my mouth, especially with what I did.
It felt like I was staring for hours before the sound of the front door opening with a loud crack caused me to jerk my body up.
"Dad!" I heard a voice call out as I left my room and made for the stairs.
I lingered at the top of the stairs, behind the wall, watching the family below. The two boys were carrying large paper bags. The taller one wearing glasses I assume is Jack and the smaller one must be Sean.
"Hey kiddo" Danny said, getting up from the couch and helping his sons with their grocery bags. Placing them on the island in the kitchen.
Then Linda walked into the living room.
She hasn't changed much over the years, just a few more wrinkles. She was replying to a text on her phone and smiled when she looked up at her husband.
"Hey honey" she said moving in to kiss Danny's cheek. They looked so happy and I thought maybe I shouldn't intrude. Then her face suddenly turned serious.
Her eyes started darting around the living room and kitchen and I knew she was looking for me.
"Boys, go upstairs, your father and I need to talk father for a bit" and with that the boys nodded and made for the stairs
As they made their way up I managed to speed walk my way back into to the room shutting my door, hoping they didn't hear me.
The sound of another door closing was my signal and I left my room shutting the door as quietly as possible before making my way down the hall to listen in on the conversation
"Danny, I know he's your brother, but with what happen are you sure it's safe"
"I know what happened was inexcusable but he is my brother and I promised mom that I would take care of him no matter what happens" Danny looked at his wife with what I assume were pleading eyes
"But what about Jack and Sean, what about their safety" I could tell that Linda was getting frustrated
"Jamie won't hurt them; I swear" Danny voice started getting louder
"And how can you be sure exactly"
"I... uh ...I, look Linda, please give him a chance that's all I'm asking, a chance; please…" at this point I could tell Danny was desperate to let me stay
And there I was standing at the top of the stairs, tears forming in my eyes
Then I heard a voice from behind where I stood
"Y'know it kind of rude to eavesdrop on people having a conversation
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