Chapter 5: New Years

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A/N: the kids are 5 now

TW: alcohol use and drunkenness

Burr POV:

It was my first New Years Eve without my wife since Theodosia jr was born. She died a few months ago. I am such a mess. I tried to be strong for Theo but she knew it was hard for me.

"It's almost New Years!" I said to her. She looked at me and smiled. My heart almost ripped in half because she looked just like her mother.

"Can I go to sleep now?" She asked me.

"Not yet" I replied.

I heard a knock at the door. I didn't invite anyone over...

Philip POV:

Mr. Burr opened the door.

"HI!" I said, smiling. He looked kind of relieved.

Mom and dad talked with Mr. Burr while Theo and I played with the toys we got for Christmas.

I wanted to ask if she missed her mom but I didn't want to make her upset. I heard my parents counting from the other room. Theo had fallen asleep so I went to see what was happening.

"Why are you counting without me mommy?" I asked.

"It's New Years Pip!" My mom replied.

I was a little confused but my mom let me drink apple juice after 6:00. I think my dad was really tired and had too much apple juice because mom wouldn't let him drive home and he was tripping over himself. When we got home, mom tucked me into bed and I fell asleep.

I wonder how long my stuffed bear, Mr. Giggles, was waiting for me?

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