When Fate Steps In

Chapter 53 The Reading of the Will

I know my timeline may be off on how long it takes to get from Hartford to Jacksonville. I needed it to fit this story. Also, I have never witnessed a Reading of a Will so if that part of the story seems off, mark it up to creative license. Thanks for understanding and Thanks for all the reviews.

Chapter 53 The Reading of the Will

Rory, Logan, and Christopher pulled up to Billy's house. Nick set this up for Billy's house because that is the way Billy wanted it. He had to explain to everyone that he and Billy talked the day after Christmas. He made several changes in his Will.

Rory was sitting in the car with Logan and Christopher in Billy's driveway. Logan held her hand and realized she was shaking. "Ace, are you going to be, okay?" "I don't know why the lawyer would set up a Will reading at the home of the decedent. I would never do that." Christopher exclaimed. Rory looked at Logan, then her dad. "Dad, we need to tell you something before we go in. I will need your help covering this. No one knows other than Paris and Honor." Logan watched as Christopher's face went from worried to concerned to a slight smile. He figured out the news. "Dad, we are pregnant. We found out on our honeymoon. You can't tell anyone. Mom doesn't know and you cannot let her know that you knew before her." Christopher was just smiling. "Congratulations, Can I put my order in for a girl this time?" "I don't think it works that way, but we will keep it in mind," Logan said.

They sat there talking as Nick pulled up. They got out of the car and greeted him and introduced Christopher as Rory's dad and lawyer. Nick laughed, "Family discount?" Logan said. "Well, her dad was the first choice, but I could have called my brother-in-law or my best friend. Joshua Chase out of Hartford or Colin McCrae out of New York" "I know Collin and Josh. Didn't know they were related. Honor must be your sister" Nick said. "You know Honor?" "Yes, I met her at a conference a couple of years ago. Hard to forget."

When they entered the house, they were met by Nick's assistant, Brooke. She showed them to the sitting room while Nick went to the dining room to get everything ready. Brooke offered Logan and Rory a drink. Rory said she will take a bottle of water. Logan said he was fine. While she left to get the water, Rory asked Logan "Will I be able to get the boys things tonight, or should I come back tomorrow?" "I don't know Ace. I guess it is according to what it says in the Will. But if you have a choice, I will prefer you wait until tomorrow. It has been a long day and you need to rest." Rory nodded as Brooke entered the room with Rory's water followed by Ronnie and James. Rory and Logan stood up as Ronnie hugged Rory. "It is crazy to have the reading of the Will in his house," Ronnie said. "I agree" Both James and Christopher said. Rory introduced her dad to James and Ronnie. Brooke went to get more water for the guest. Ronnie asked, "What are we waiting for? Ricky?" "I'm not sure," Rory said.

After a few minutes, Brooke came into the sitting room. She told them that Ricky called. He got lost. He will be here in a few minutes, then they can start. It wasn't two minutes when Ricky entered the sitting room. "Aunt Ronnie, Rory, I am sorry. My GPS sent me in the wrong direction. I didn't realize I had to put Road in. It pulled up Ln and I clicked on it." Rory and Ronnie laughed. "There are several roads, lanes and avenues that have the same name. I believe they did it on purpose." Rory said as she stood up and kissed him on the cheek. "I bet it causes all kinds of problems with 9-1-1," Ronnie said.

Brooke ushered them into the dining room. Nick sat at the head of the table and Brooke had a seat to his left. They were sitting at an 18-seat mahogany dining room table. This table used to belong to Billy's grandmother. Rory was thinking that it dated back to the early 1900s, or so she was told. Nick stood up and asked them all to have a seat.

He started out by welcoming them to Billy's home. He explained that he and Billy played a round of golf the day after Christmas and mentioned some changes that he wanted in his Will. We decided to go to the office after...." "Hello everyone. I am sorry I am late. It has been so hard to get out of bed. I miss him so much" Melissa said as she stormed into the room wiping the tears from her eyes. Everyone's eyes were on her. Rory thought 'I guess she has left something in the Will' Ronnie thought, 'she needs to leave. I will see to it that she doesn't get this house.' Logan and James both thought 'oh shit, we got trouble' Ricky was just sitting there staring at her. "Melissa, have a seat," Nick said. "As I was saying, we went to the office after our round of golf. After the changes were made, I called Brooke in, and she notarized Billy signing and me witnessing. The reason for having the Will read at his home is something that Billy wanted."