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Previously:

She went to her room and got the old key she had kept of the house, put it in her back pocket, and walked back into the kitchen. She slipped her hand in Deacon's, "ready?" He looked down at her, "mhm." Rayna turned to Tandy, "I'll be back in a bit. Call me if something happens." Tandy nodded, "ok, be good!" Rayna and Deacon chuckled and walked to Deacon's new car.

Present:

They hadn't been in a car together yet since the accident and when they got in the car they realized that. Deacon was going to drive so he looked at her to make sure she was ok and she smiled reassuringly, she trusted him and they wouldn't be fighting this time. He started the car and started driving to their destination. It was about twenty five minutes away because he knew that neither of them wanted to live in the buzz of the city back then. Rayna put the radio on and turned the volume low. She caught the time it was 9:45. They traveled down the familiar road they usually sped on back then because they were going home to the other. Today was different, Deacon drove slowly, both recalling times long ago. He pulled up to the house and they were both surprised to see the 'for sale' sign but a little relieved knowing they wouldn't disturb anyone. He turned the car off and they just looked at the house.
This was where they had come home to. This had truly been their home. It had three rooms because they thought their kids would sleep in the other two. A big living room and kitchen where they thought they would play and spend time in with them. This was where they had planned their whole future in the late hours of the night. Looking at the house now, felt as if they were dreaming. They had both left a piece of their hearts there and they had both avoided going there or even near the area. Rayna searched for Deacon's hand in the dark and held it tightly. They both felt emotional. They looked at each other and smiled softly. Rayna got out of the car and walked to the long front porch. She ran her hand on the wall of the house until she got to the door. She signaled for Deacon to join her. He walked up to her and she pulled out the key. He was surprised. She would never open the door because it wasn't theirs but she slipped the key in and it still fit. She let out a laugh and looked up at Deacon. He chuckled and pulled the key out and put it in her back pocket. She looked out at the view and he rapped his arms around her from behind looking out with her even though it was dark and they couldn't see much of anything.
"I brought something too." He whispered. She looked up at him her eyes curious. He pulled the ring out of his back pocket and she didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She let out a shaky breath and looked down at the ring. She took it from him and ran her fingers over the light engraving of the design. He took it back and slipped it on her right ring finger. It was there to show their bond and no one had ever seen that ring on her left finger except the two of them that night long long ago. She turned around and hugged him resting her head on his shoulder. They both closed their eyes they didn't know what to say but didn't feel the urge to say anything. This was the place where they had been themselves and where their love had been expressed freely in every corner of the house. It was kind of amazing how they had had the same address for a little bit and standing there they both wanted that again. He rocked them from side to side slowly and they swayed with the breeze. She buried her head in his neck and inhaled his scent, never wanting to live without it on her clothes, in her home, in her bed, or on her skin. Deacon put a hand in her hair and pulled her closer, wanting to feel her against him. She sighed, licked her lips, and kissed his neck where her mouth rested. He felt the imprint of her warm damp lips and shivered. He wrapped his arms under her butt and lifted her up and she wrapped her legs around his waist so that they were the same hight and they could kiss. Rayna ran her hands through his hair and he held her up. They kissed slowly at first, testing the other on who would give in first. They gave in at the same time and didn't pull back from the kiss till they needed air. Deacon pulled back first and she searched for his lips again. Then she pulled back and they smiled against each other's lips opening their eyes. There was pure love and a little bit of longing in their eyes. Deacon lifted her up higher and kissed all over her neck lightly. His lips felt so good on her and she never wanted this to end. Rayna tilted her head and when he got to her weak spot she moaned quietly. "Oh babe," she sighed and he pulled back. She looked down at him, kissed him, and then buried her face in his neck again, trying to control her body because she knew they couldn't finish this tonight. Rayna leaned down and kissed him again and then he put her down.
Rayna said, "we should get back home, it's cold out here." Deacon nodded, took her hand, and they walked back to the car. He started the engine and started driving and Rayna took his hand in hers, "it was real good going back to see the house, I feel like I left the bad memories behind." Deacon glanced at her, "yeah," he whispered. They both felt the bad memories wash away somehow and felt like they could focus on the good things that had happened there. Rayna played with the ring on her right finger, it had always been her favorite ring and now she could wear it freely, not in secret how she had done sometimes, late at night when she was married to someone else.
Deacon pulled up to Tandy's house and Rayna leaned towards him to kiss him goodnight. She looked back at the house and saw that all the lights were off and wanted to ask him if he wanted to stay but then she would have to explain why he was there to the girls and she didn't want Maddie to make any assumptions. Deacon saw that she was contemplating something, "what are you contemplating?" She looked back at him and smiled, "I was going to ask you to stay here." He smiled and kissed her, "I think it's better if I go home." Rayna nodded but had a sad look in her eyes, "yeah it's better and I'll see you tomorrow." He nodded, "I have an AA meeting at 11 but I'll come later so we can take the girls to the house?" "That sounds good. How is the program going?" He looked out the window, "it's going good." She said, "please look at me babe." He turned towards her with tears in his eyes. She knew that he had tried so hard to move past his addiction and he had done so well for thirteen years and now he had to start all over again because of her. She continued, "I'm so sorry, it's my fault that you have to go through all this again; but I believe in you and I think you should do this for yourself, because you will always have me and the girls. You are so strong babe and you need to be proud of what you have achieved." Deacon nodded, "I am doing it for myself this time." Rayna kissed him, "I'm proud of you because you wanted to start the program right away. You don't need me to help you anymore. You didn't need me to push you to want it." "Thank you Ray. You're right but I want you here to believe in me. I just need you to trust that I can do this by myself and I'm not trying to shut you out from my addiction but it's something I need to do by myself this time." Rayna nodded, "I'm here if you ever need me." Deacon smiled and kissed her, "trust me I need you." Rayna giggled and said between kisses, "mmm I need you too." He chuckled and pulled away, "I love you." Rayna smiled, "I love you too." She kissed him and left the car. He waited till she got inside and then drove home.
Rayna lay in her bed and texted Deacon even though she knew he hated texting: good night babe, I'll see you tomorrow. To her shock he didn't call but replied through text: good night darlin. She smiled and turned her light off.

The next morning:
Rayna gave Maddie and Daphne their breakfasts and she was making their lunch. "So after you finish your homework, Deacon and I will take you to the house in the picture that y'all wanted to see." The girls eyes lit up. Daphne exclaimed a yes! And Maddie and Rayna laughed. She took the girls to school and when she got back home Tandy was up and having coffee. Tandy said, "morning. How did it go last night?" Rayna smiled, "it went well." Tandy didn't want to ask anymore so she changed the subject, "if you want to buy yourself out of Edgehill you really need more artists. I know you're probably not going to like this idea but what do you think of Juliette?" Rayna was surprised she had never thought about her. Would it really be a bad idea to sign her? Tandy had a point she hates Jeff and although she is unstable she is a good singer. Rayna couldn't believe she was admitting this because she had hated her about a year ago but after they wrote Wrong Song, Rayna had grown to like her a little bit. "You're right, I don't really like the idea; but she is the only one who I have worked with and she has money so she could help." Tandy nodded, "think about it for a few days, it's an idea." Rayna got some coffee and Tandy spotted the ring, "is that THE ring?" Rayna said, "mhm yeah that the ring." Tandy's mouth fell open. Rayna smiled, "he gave it back to me last night." Tandy smiled, "it's your favorite ring." "Yes, it is."

Later that day:
Maddie and Daphne were sitting at the kitchen table when the doorbell rang. Rayna was in the shower so Maddie got the door. It was Deacon.
"Hey darlin."
"Hey!" Maddie said excitedly, "come on in." They walked to the kitchen.
"Deacon!" Daphne exclaimed.
Deacon chuckled, "hey princess."
She smiled and went back to doing her work.
Maddie said, "mom is taking a shower so she'll be a while."
Deacon chuckled, "yeah, she likes long showers."
Maddie smiled at him. She realized that he knew Rayna so well. Even how long she took in the shower.
Daphne asked Deacon, "do you like science?" Deacon nodded. "Great! Can you please help me? I need to memorize the water cycle and know the definitions." Deacon smiled, "sure. Can I see the book?" Daphne handed him the book and he helped her.
Twenty minutes later Rayna was dressed and ready and walked downstairs. She stopped dead in her tracks when she saw Deacon helping Daphne do her homework. Again, the thought of him like this, stable and a family man, made her heart flutter. He had that little girl wrapped around his finger. Deacon looked up and smiled at her, "there you are!" He looked at what she was wearing, black jeans, boots, and a pale pink shirt which showed of her cleavage. He could see a bit of her bra from the way she was standing and quickly looked away. She knew he liked what she had picked out and she was glad, "here I am! How is the homework going." Maddie said, "I have one more math problem and then I'm done." Daphne said, "we'll be done in five minutes. I only have two more definitions to learn." Rayna smiled, "we'll go see the house when y'all are done." She walked over to Deacon and kissed his cheek and then sat down next to him. Deacon smiled at her and continued to help Daphne. When the girls were done they went upstairs to change, leaving Rayna and Deacon alone. He leaned towards her and kissed her. "This shirt you're wearing is kind of revealing." Rayna laughed and kissed him again running a hand through his hair. Then she pulled back, "you being all cute with the girls is kind of making me want you more." Deacon smiled, "oh really?" Rayna kissed him again, "mhm." Daphne walked in then and they pulled away. "I'm ready!" Rayna smiled, "great! Is your sister almost done?" Daphne nodded, "yeah. Here she comes." They heard footsteps coming down the stairs. Deacon said, "okay let's go!"
When they were close Rayna said, "okay girls it's at the end of this road. Are y'all ready to see it?" The girls and nodded and said, "yeeeaahh!" Rayna and Deacon chuckled and then they were in front of the house. They all got out and Maddie and Daphne walked to the porch. Deacon put his arm around Rayna's shoulders and she wrapped her arm around his waist. The house looked different in the light of day. It seemed more alive. Maddie asked, "so how long did you live here for?" Rayna looked at Deacon and then back at Maddie, "for three years until I moved out to live with Teddy and then Deacon sold the house." Maddie nodded and asked, "so is this where I um." Rayna saw that she was struggling a bit so she answered, "yes honey, this is it." Maddie nodded and tried to peek in. Daphne was peeking too, "I want to go inside." Rayna said, "we can't, it's not ours." Daphne said, "now that you are back together do you want to live here again?" Rayna looked at Deacon and back at Daphne, "we haven't talked about that yet." Daphne looked a little disappointed. Rayna could see that Daphne really liked this place, even from the picture, she wanted to see it up close. Rayna ran her hand through Daphne's hair. They walked around the outside of the house and Deacon pointed to where everything was through the windows. "This is the kitchen." "This is the living room, with a nice fireplace." "These are two bedrooms and the master bedroom is over there." He went on till they had walked the whole perimeter. Maddie said, "it's really peaceful up here, it's inspiring." Rayna and Deacon still had their arms around each other and Deacon rubbed her shoulder and she did the same to his hip. "Yes it is very inspiring. We wrote a lot here," Deacon said. Maddie smiled at them and then her and Daphne looked at the backyard and the fishies in the lake. Deacon and Rayna stood back a bit looking at the girls pointing at the fish and giggling. Deacon said, "they are so perfect." Rayna looked up at him and kissed his cheek. He looked down at her, "you're perfect too." Rayna smiled and blushed a little. Then she whispered, "you know the girls are with Teddy next week so I was thinking that I could come over to your place and we could have dinner for two and kiss a little, or a lot, and see what happens." Deacon knew exactly what she meant, "that sounds perfect."

Thank you to swimlets3 and BreannaM13! Thank you for helping me haha and y'all need to update :)