Hey everybody, happy Friday!

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Here's the next chapter, that could be called "Letters Part: II"

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Xoxo,

Nina

Saturday was wonderful, it had that family thing to it that Gracie totally needed and both Kim and Adam secretly craved and were fulfilling without even knowing.

They went to the aquarium and even though Grace was thrilled, Adam's master plan didn't work and the puppy themed conversations popped up a few more times, but she stayed away from the baby cousin territory. It had caught them both completely off guard and neither of them mentioned it again, in fact they hadn't ever mentioned that topic at all. Sure they both thought at some point of their lives about having children in the future, and now that they were together and madly in love the idea of having their own family might have crossed their minds, but they both knew that now was not the time. Maybe that was the whole reason why the topic never came up in the first place.

Explaining the Saturday events to Sylvie was probably the cherry on top to a perfect day.

"To be honest, I thought you were going to cancel." Sylvie shared honestly.

"Why on earth would I do that?" Kim asked as she was sipping on her drink. They went to their favorite bar because although they technically did get together for Kim's birthday, there was no such thing as seeing too much of your best friend, plus a good girls night out could never be taken for granted.

"We did plan this based on the idea that we were not going to see each other yesterday to celebrate your birthday, and we did because your man decided to throw you a surprise party." The blonde explained and Kim looked at her friend with the goofiest face.

"He did. Sweetheart." She said, biting her lip and making Brett laugh.

"You both got it bad for each other."

"Oh come on, he's adorable." Sylvie just stared at her friend and smiled. "What? I sound like a dork, don't I?"

"Maybe just a little, but it's cute." The blonde shrugged and took a drink of her whiskey sour.

"That reminds me, I never thanked you for the huge role you played in planning all of that."

"Actually, he had everything perfectly planned, he took care of everything. I just called your family and tried my best to keep it from you."

"You did one hell of a job. I really never expected anything like that to happen."

"I'm glad it was a successful mission. And by the way, you don't need to thank me. I was more than happy to help and seeing you enjoying yourself like you were was the best reward I could ever get."

"I'm still always going to thank you for everything you do for me. You're the best friend anyone could ask for."

"You are too Kimmie. Now, I want to know. How was the rest of your party after the guests left?" Sylvie asked with a mischievous smile as she sipped her drink.

"It was great."

"I can imagine that." The blonde said with a chirpy smile playing with her friend.

"Shut up. I mean yes, that was great too, but I'm talking about everything. Adam got me these earrings that I liked and Gracie gave me this charm for my bracelet." Kim held her hand out for her friend to see what she was talking about. "She said that it was for me to remember them."

"Aww, that's the sweetest thing."

"It gets sweeter than that. She decided she wants to call me aunt Kim when we're not in school." Sylvie just gasped for air, opening her mouth and taking her hand to her chest.

"Really?"

"Yup. It melted my heart. Even her parents reached out."

"Wow. That's huge."

"I never thought I'd have something like this again."

"I did. You deserve this Kim." The brunette smiled shyly at her friend's kind words. Sylvie tried to lighten up the subject, today was all about having fun. She knew that if they kept talking about that they would get emotional. "And how was waking up to Gracie today?"

"It was fun. Very domestic." Kim chuckled lightly as she tried to stir her drink by moving the glass on her hand. "We went to the aquarium, Gracie wanted me to stay again." She laughed at that memory.

"Are we having another sleepover tonight?"

"No bear, I can't."

"Why? If it's because uncle Adam didn't invite you, I can invite you and you and I sleep in my room. We can draw and play with my dolls and we can make a tent with my blanket." Grace was getting more excited as the ideas popped in her brain and Adam just looked at her in silence trying not to laugh. There was no way Kim was sleeping over at his place and not use his bed. Nuh huh.

"As much as I love all your ideas, I'm seeing Ms. Brett tonight and that's why I can't stay. But we can definitely do that some other time. Right?"

"Of course." Adam added jumping in the girls' conversation.

"Although the real gem of the day was when she asked for a puppy, again, and when Adam said no, she decided the next best thing she could ask for was a baby cousin." Sylvie started laughing hysterically, even some heads turned to look at her. "Yeah, funny to you because you weren't there."

"I can only imagine what your face probably looked like."

"Ha ha!" Kim said, rolling her eyes.

"And what's your opinion on that?"

"On what?"

"Kim, you're a smart individual. You know what I'm talking about." The blonde rolled her eyes to her friend's lame question. "I'm talking about baby cousins."

"Well, I'm not having a baby now. That's for sure."

"But would you want to?"

"In the future at some point, yeah. To be honest I haven't put a lot of thought into that."

"And Adam?"

"Sylvie, come on. We've been together for like 10 minutes, it's too soon to even consider that, and it's not like we've talked about it."

"So, no kids then."

"Here's the thing." Kim put her glass down and took a deep breath before talking to her friend. "I would like to have kids. Would I like Adam to be the father of such kids? Also yes, but I also want to enjoy being just us as a couple, you know?" Sylvie listened attentively and just nodded. "So I guess at some point, if things with Adam work out, Gracie will have her baby cousin; but she's not even close to that now."

"Yeah, I totally agree."

"But I do want to know about your sudden interest in the topic. Are you thinking about it?"

"Nah, I mean we've talked about it and we both want to but it's similar to what you said, not right now."

"Good thing it's not right now, because that poor kid would be drunk already." Kim laughed looking at Sylvie's empty glass.

"Shut up." The blonde chuckled. "I can't believe the end of the school year is right ahead of us."

"I know, it's like it flew by. Let me tell you one thing though, I am ready to hug those summer holidays and never let them go." Both girls laughed until Sylvie broke the cheerful moment.

"Now we just have to get ready for report cards, parent teacher conferences, awards ceremonies. Gosh, I get tired just by the thought of that."

"And that's exactly why we don't think about it. We order another round of drinks and we just have fun." Kim smiled as she spoke. She truly was happy, and in a really good place, nothing could dim that, even the stress caused by work.

She waved over at the bartender and asked for another round.

She was tired. Saturday was wonderful by all means, it was a day filled with fun, laughter and love, but it was late now and she really needed to sleep. There was only one thing stronger than that right now, and that was curiosity.

After getting ready for bed, she went to look for her bag in search of Adam's card. He was pretty adamant when he asked her to read it alone, and even the few times she tried to convince him, he just pursed his lips, closed his eyes and shook his head. Kim found that adorable and would just grab him by the cheeks and peck his mouth.

When she found what she was looking for she climbed in her bed resting her back against the headboard and opened the card. Luckily she was a teacher and was able to understand his messy lefty handwriting.

Happy Birthday Belle!

I don't usually do this, the letter writing thing is not really my style, but for some reason this time I wanted to. I guess I just wanted this feeling to be plastered into something forever, because I don't ever want it to go away.

This is a first for me. I thought dating and Adam Ruzek were not compatible. I thought that I was never going to understand that madly in love feeling I see in people around me. I thought I wasn't built for that or that my lifestyle was too hard for anyone to even try to understand.

Then you came along. I remember that night as if it was yesterday. You were laughing when I saw you and I just couldn't take my eyes off you for the rest of the night. It was so evident that Kevin didn't even flinch when I walked up to you, and without a doubt that was the best thing I could have done.

The small talk, the kiss. Gosh, you had me thinking about you every day until I saw you again.

I have no fucking idea what it is that you did to me, but I'm so glad you did it. You shook everything up and you made it a million times better.

I've never felt like this, I've never loved like this and I've never been loved like this. You're my world, Kim. No matter what happens this is real and this is forever.

Now, I know it's your birthday and that you should be the one getting the presents, but baby, the truth is that your existence, having you in my life is a gift for me.

I love you, don't you ever forget that.

Adam

Tears were rolling down her face by the time she finished reading. They were happy tears. She never thought she would be in this place again and she was grateful for her second chance.

She took her phone and doubted a little when she saw how late it was. What the hell, it was a text message, the worst case scenario he'd read it tomorrow before going to the district. He was told he had to work Sunday, but Gracie was staying with Bob since he had the day off.

Are you up? She sent the message without putting too much thought into it.

Yeah, watching a hockey game. Please tell me this is a booty call. Lol

Not really.

That's a shame, you were looking incredibly hot tonight. Did you have fun?

We did! How do you know what I looked like though?

Brett posted a picture of you two.

Oh yeah, I forgot she did.

Too many gin tonics?

Not enough… listen, I finally read your card.

Thank you! It was lovely.

I made something for you too. You can read it whenever you want.

I'm going to bed now cus I'm really tired, ok?

Love you detective. Dream with me. Lol

I always do, baby.

Rest well, I love you.

Kim smiled to herself and sent him a file via message, before putting her phone down and going back to sleep.

Dear Detective Ruzek,

Although patience is not one of my virtues and I was thinking about your card ever since you handed it to me, I must say I like the love letter vibe you created.

Let me start by saying that you made my world last night, I never expected anything like that and you went above and beyond to make it special and meaningful and I don't even know how to thank you for all of that, but I do have a few ideas in mind.

Reading your card I realized that we have some things in common. I, too, thought I wasn't going to get this. I thought that real, fierce love was a one time thing and that I had burnt that chance when Andrew died. It's not my intention to bring him up because this is our moment, only ours, but I do believe that's important that I do it and maybe not for the reasons that you're thinking about.

Yesterday you told me that you loved me like you've never done before and you said that I didn't have to tell you the same. I know why you said it. I know that in some part of your mind you think I still think about Andrew like that and that maybe I love both of you or that what I feel for you is the same as what I felt for him.

I guess part of that is true. What I had with him was great and we did love each other and like I said before, he'll always be a part of my life and I'll always love him for that, but not like I love you right now.

Do you have any idea of how important you are to me? You taught me so much Adam, you helped me believe in second chances and you're showing me how sometimes letting go is the best that can happen to you, because you get to open up to something that is mind blowing and amazing.

I love everything about you, your sense of humor, your hotheaded temper, your protectiveness, how much of a badass you are yet you're the sweetest guy at the same time, the way you are with Grace and the way you are with me. Well and of course how hot you are and how good you are in bed are definitely an asset.

After our first kiss at the bar, I kind of hated myself for not getting your number right away. I couldn't get out of my head then and I most certainly can't get you out of my head now.

I'm so in love with you Adam, you're so deep within me and to be honest I don't think I ever felt anything like this, ever, for anyone else.

I love you deeply and fiercely, don't you doubt that.

Yours,

K