Chapter 7

Aaron and Zach dreaded the early morning good-byes that Jack had to do. After finishing his breakfast and brushing his teeth, Jack came down the steps with his bookbag. He looked at the Dobson's and his eyes welled up. "I'm gonna miss you guys again," he said, burying his head into Sela's abdomen.

Sela held him close. "Me too Jack," she said, rubbing his back. "But Jack, look at me." He complied. "We had a great weekend and that's what we remember. Have Zach show you my FaceBook page tomorrow. I'll be posting lots of pictures of our wonderful weekend."

Zach looked down the block as Aaron got Jack into his coat. "Bro, your yellow limo is coming," he smiled, pulling him into a hug. "See you later."

"Back at ya Z-man," Jack smiled. He hugged Merrill. "Miss you too Merrill."

"The pontoon and the fish will be waiting for you Jack," Merrill smiled.

Sean got the Jack power hug. "See you later Uncle Sean."

"You got it buddy," Sean smiled.

The bus pulled up to the curb. Aaron gave Jack a huge hug. "I love you my son; have a great day."

"You too dad," Jack smiled. Aaron opened the door and let Jack out.

"Bye Sela and Merrill," he waved as he raced to the bus. "Love ya guys!" They both waved back.

Zach looked at the group. "I've gotta get my butt into the shower so I can get to class." He disappeared.

Sela looked at Sean. "When do you head back?"

He smiled. "I get one more day with my family."

"That's good Sean," Merrill smiled. "They need you around here."

"I know; I wish it could be more often."

Aaron shook his head. "It's often enough for us Sean," he smiled.

Twenty minutes later, it was another sad good-bye for the Dobson's as Zach pulled on his coat with his bookbag by the backdoor. "Thanks for the hospitality Zach," Merrill smiled, shaking his hand. "We really appreciate it."

"We all loved having you here," Zach smiled.

Sela pulled him into a hug. "You take care Zach; you're one very special young man. And…" Zach pulled out of her hug to look at her. She shook her head. "No pushing," she smiled. "Just take care of that wonderful lady you have in your life."

Zach smiled. "I promise," giving her a bear hug, lifting her off the floor. Aaron and Sean shared a smile. "I gotta beat traffic," he said, giving Aaron a hug as well. "See ya later Uncle Sean," he smiled.

"I've got dinner tonight kid," he smiled.

"Thanks Uncle Sean; I need that. First semester finals are two weeks away." Another round of quick good-byes and he was out the door as well.

An hour later, Aaron and Sean stood in the driveway as Merrill shut the trunk of the vehicle. He looked at Aaron. "Don't you have to be to work," he asked, looking at his watch.

Aaron smiled, shaking his head. "The joys of being the boss." He stuck out his hand. "You'll never know how much we've all enjoyed having you here. It's great to do some paybacks."

Merrill shook his hand. "The feeling is mutual Aaron. We had a great time," he smiled as Sean let go of his hug of Sela.

"Switch bro," Sean smiled.

Aaron pulled Sela into a deep hug, as Sean and Merrill shook hands and exchanged heartfelt words. "Thanks for going along with the plan my oldest son had," he smiled, talking into her ear. "My sons really loved having you two around; so did I," he smiled, looking at her.

"We loved being here Aaron," Sela said. "You and the boys needed this weekend. We're just so happy we could be a part of it. All of you enjoy your night with Sean." Aaron's cell went off in his pocket. He pulled it out and looked at it, slightly shaking his head. Sela rubbed his arm. "The boys will have their uncle tonight. You and your team go catch bad people. That's how we all came together," she smiled.

"There's the real match bro," Sean smiled. "Too many people back what you do." Aaron looked at him. "Go; I've got the boys tonight."

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