Chapter Six
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"Donovan wait, what are you saying? You are so confusing" laughs Sawyer as she stops him from kissing her. He grins.
"Aren't I clear enough for you dear? I love you" he vows. He leans in and kisses her. Taking what was rightfully his all along.
"Wait...you love me?" she whispers softly. He touches her cheek as he looks into her eyes.
"I do. I love you" he promises her. Her smile makes his heart melt inside.
"I am so stunned...."she stammers. He grins. He kisses her again.
"Wait...Donovan...I have to tell you something to" she pulls away from his kisses.
"What is that my dear?" he asks softly.
"I love you to" she manages to say. He grins.
"I know" he says smiling.
"You sure are sure of yourself" she giggles as he holds her close.
"Is that a bad thing?" he asks her.
"Well no" she laughs. He kisses her again.
"We better go back in with our kids" she tells him shyly.
"I don't want to be alone tonight. Can I stay with you?" he asks her. She nods shyly.
"The kids are going to think we are together" she warns.
"Well we are" he declares.
"What about Quinn? She acted like something was going on with you two. She came in answering your door. Why was she in your room last night?" asks Sawyer. He sighs.
"I came to your room today to explain everything. My dumb reckless little brother has gotten himself in such a big mess. When I found his room I barged in. He was of course gone. I found poor Quinn tied to the chair. With an explosive strapped to her chair..."
"Oh my god! I am glad she is okay" gasps Sawyer in alarm.
"Me to. It took all night. The bomb squad came. I had no time to call you. Then by the end of the night I was so tired. I fell asleep. Quinn was terrified to be alone. I let her stay in my room. I slept on the couch. Nothing happened between Quinn and I" he promises her. He touches her cheek.
"Nothing?" she asks softly.
"Nothing. You are all I want. You are the only thing on my mind these days. I am so grateful to have you in my life. Evan and I are both lucky" he tells her.
"I am the lucky one" Sawyer tells him.
"I am so glad I found you" he tells her. She grins. She pulls him closer. She leans in and kisses him.
"We better go check in on the kids" she says giggling as they end the kisses for now.
"Right!" he sighs.
He leads her back into her room. There laying on the bed was the sleepy little birthday girl. Evan too was all tuckered out. He was fast asleep.
"They are too cute" remarks Sawyer.
"I am sorry about missing out on Shelly's birthday" he promises her.
"I know. I am sorry for saying you were like my ex forgetting. That was really uncalled for" sighs Sawyer.
"I have to call my father about my brother. He will have to find him. I think things are out of my hands right now" worries Donovan.
"I hope he will be found. And be safe" worries Sawyer. Donovan nods.
"Me to" he agrees. He gets out his phone to call his father.
"Want me to order take out food for us? I am starving" she asks him.
"Sure, sounds great" he agrees before he calls his father. He heads back out on the deck to make his call.
"Hi son was he around? Any word on your brother?" asks his father when he answers the call.
"No dad. That was why I was calling. I am sorry I did not call sooner. Things have been so crazy here" sighs Donovan. "I am afraid Harrison is in such a big mess even I cannot get him out of it this time" warns Donovan.
"Why what happened?" demands his father.
"I came to his room. Went inside. He of course was gone. I found my friend Quinn tied up to a chair. With a bomb to her chair. The bomb squad took care of things but the thing is dad she could have died. She was scared to have the police come in. She said it put Harrison in more danger" warns Donovan.
"Sounds like Quinn knows more that she is letting on. See what else you can find out from her" demands her father. Donovan knew Sawyer was not going to like him spending more time with Quinn.
"Sure father. But after this you will have to hire a professional" warns Donovan.
"I will" sighs his father. "I will do whatever it takes to get your brother back home and safe"
"I will call you later" says Donovan. "I had a long night. I need to spend time with my son"
"Alright son. Talk to you soon. Thanks for trying" says his father.
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They hang up. Donovan tries to call Quinn to find out what she knew about his brother's disappearance. But no answer. It went right to voicemail. Donovan text Quinn's cell phone.
Call me ASAP.
Nothing back. That was odd even for Quinn. She normally answered his calls right away.
He shrugged. It was all in his father's hands now. He was sure his father could handle things. He walked back into the bedroom with Sawyer who was on the phone. She hangs up and smiles at him. He sits beside her on the bed.
"Dinner is on the way" Sawyer promises him. She leans in and kisses him.
"What about dessert?" he jokes.
"Well that to" she giggles as he kisses her.
"You make me so happy, do you know that?" he asks her as he gazes into her eyes.
"Ditto" she agrees.
"We have so much to look forward to" he tells her.
"Yes we sure do" she agrees. He kisses her. She pulls him closer. Shelly stirs on the bed. Waking up.
"Mommy? Donovan?" they hear her say. Donovan groans.
"Yes sweetie?" asks Sawyer.
"I am hungry" says Shelly.
"Dinner is on the way" laughs Sawyer.
"Put those feelings on hold. We will have more than one amazing night together" Donovan promises her as he kisses her.
"I sure hope so sir" Sawyer says as happiness shines in her eyes for him. He grins.
"You know the apartment complex will soon be worked on. You still want to move back there when it gets finished? I really enjoy having you at home?" he asks her.
"Are you asking me to move in with you Donovan?" she wonders.
"You can't be just my nanny now. You are more than that to me. So yes, I am asking you to move in with me. I love having you and Shelly with me. It would be so lonely if you two left me" explains Donovan.
"I would miss you and Evan as well" agrees Sawyer.
"So what do you say? Want to move in with me?" he asks her. He held his breath waiting for her to answer.
"You know what? We do make a great team. Why the hell not. Sure, I will be happy to move in with you Donovan" she agrees. He laughs as he holds her close.
"Mommy? What is going on?" Shelly pipes up.
"How would you like to move in with me? Live there forever?" Donovan asks Shelly.
"With Evan and Norton to?" asks Shelly. He nods.
"Evan and Norton as well" he agrees.
"YES! Does that mean you will be my dad?" asks Shelly.
"Well...it is too soon to tell that" laughs Sawyer.
"Maybe one day in the future. You never know" Donovan says a smile spread across his face. Sawyer grins. He had his happily ever after. It was with them.
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