Curtain Call
Chapter 35
When Rachel reached out to me and told me that she had talked to him. And that he wanted to talk to me. I jumped at the chance to see him.
I drove right over to the River court. Where Rachel had dropped him off. And waited until I showed up before she left.
(I've missed you.) Lucas said. When he got to the seating area. Of the park.
(Did you not want to be my dad? Is that why you didn't tell me?) Eugene asked.
Lucas felt his heart sink. (That isn't true at all.)
(I made choices and decisions that made it clear that I wasn't ready or prepared to be a dad.)
(You're feelings are understood and important. To me and especially you're mom.)
(Because of her I have a place in you're life. And for that. I will always be grateful to her.) Lucas proclaimed.
(Can I call you dad?) Eugene asked.
The expression on Lucas's face softened.
(You can if you want.) Lucas replied.
...
When Brooke entered through the red front door of her home.
She heard footsteps. A smile coming to her face.
As Eugene ran into her arms from the living room.
(I'm sorry momma.) Eugene said.
Brooke hugged him tightly.
(I've love you and have missed you so much.) Brooke proclaimed.
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