Lucas nodded. “Yup, exactly what I meant.”

“Oh, okay. So I have to wait?”

“Yup, we both do.”

“Well, darn.”

Lucas couldn’t agree more. He would do anything to go to Fallon’s store to make that baby, but first he had to get her to trust that he wouldn’t hurt her ever again.

And that wasn’t looking promising.

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“So you’re right next door?” Aiden asked from the middle of the bed that Lucas had bought for him. Lucas smiled as he nodded. He loved seeing Aiden in his hockey room, and seeing his face when he saw it for the first time brought unbelievable joy to Lucas’ life. Aiden had loved the room, but now he looked a little worried.

“Yeah, right next door. You need anything, you come in there.”

Aiden nodded. He was dead on his feet. They had been so busy since they had arrived home. After dinner with Molly, she watched as they played hockey and then they played games together until Aiden basically fell asleep at the table. Lucas was surprised Aiden lasted this long after his busy day, and now Lucas was ready to tuck his little guy in the bed.

Aiden went under the covers and Lucas came over to the bed, bringing the covers up to his chin the way his dad used to do. “I’m right next door,” Lucas reassured Aiden before moving away from the bed.

“Okay, good night Dad.”

“Night bud.”

Lucas went out the door, sending Aiden a smile over his shoulder before shutting the door, leaving it open a little just in case Aiden needed him. Lucas walked through the house, shutting lights off before going into his own room. As he undressed he couldn’t help but think of Fallon. He wondered if she was okay and if she was handling her first night from Aiden alright. Even with their awful fight, he still worried and cared about her. He needed to apologize; he had no right saying what he said. It was all out of anger and frustration.

After crawling into bed, he reached for his phone just as the knock came at the door. When it opened and Aiden popped his head in, Lucas smiled.

“Scared?”

“A little,” Aiden answered, standing so innocently in the doorway in his Spiderman PJs.

“Well, come on,” Lucas said pushing the blankets up as an invitation. Aiden gave him a cheeky grin before running into the room, and jumping over him to cuddle into Lucas’ bed. Lucas cuddled down beside him and smiled over at him. “Good night.”

“Night, Dad.”

Lucas lay on his side and watched as his son’s breathing slowed down until he was breathing evenly. As Lucas watched Aiden’s little face, he found himself at a loss of words at his beauty. His eyelashes kissed his cheeks and his little lips pursed every few seconds as he took in deep breaths.

He was perfect.

Lucas rolled over onto his back and looked up at the ceiling. He wished like hell that Fallon was there sharing the moment with him. That she could be spooned against him, watching their son and thinking that she was the luckiest girl on earth. He wished he hadn’t messed up the way he did because if he hadn’t she would be there. He took in a deep calming breath and reached for his phone.

Fallon answered on the second ring. “Hello?”

“Hey,” Lucas said quietly.

“Hey, is everything okay?”

“Yeah, I just wanted to call and check on you.”

As she paused, Lucas sat up, his legs hanging off the bed as he braced his elbows on his knees. He listened to her breathing and continued to wish that she was with him.

“Why?” she asked.

“Because I care.”

“Oh,” she whispered. “Well I’m fine. How is Aiden?”

“He’s sleeping. We had a good night though.”

“Good, what did you all do?” she asked.

“Had dinner with Mom, played some hockey, and played games. It was funny. Aiden fell asleep while playing Candy Land.”

Fallon giggled. “He must have been dead on his feet.”

“Yeah, he was. He’s sleeping beside me,” Lucas glanced over at Aiden. “He reminds me of the way you used to sleep.”

Fallon took in a sharp breath. “He always reminded me of you.”

Lucas’ body caught on fire, he wanted her so bad.

“Fallon,” Lucas began.

“Yeah?”

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean everything I said. I would never take Aiden from you, I was mad that you weren’t cooperating with me. You drive me insane.”

She paused, and then let out a long breath. “I know, but you drive me just as insane.”

Lucas smirked. “So we’re even?”

“Basically. I’m gonna put the check in the bank Monday,” she said in a small voice.

“Good,” Lucas decided. “Are you going to look into another house?”

“I don’t know,” Fallon answered. “There really isn’t anything wrong with this condo.”

“No, but Aiden needs a yard.”

“I guess,” Fallon said with a huff.

“You could always move in with me; we could be a family,” Lucas suggested, causing Fallon to laugh.

“Yeah, but where would I sleep? ‘Cause I’m pretty sure you wouldn’t want me anywhere but beside you, and since I can’t trust you, that ain’t happening.”

Lucas ran his finger up and down his knee wishing that it could happen.

“Maybe we could try.”