The Comeback Route -Book 1 Moss Bluff Series

Chapter 29

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Chapter 29

Georgia

I really dislike the idea of Quinn running off this way. I understand Fitz coming here took her off guard. I understand she has responsibilities to attend to at home. I also know that the child will run away from her problems well before she will deal with them. Beckett is the same way.

Or he was, before our Aubrey hooked my boy. I doubt I could drag him away from her anymore than I would want to. She is the best thing to happen to that boy and I couldn't be happier for him. I hope I'll be able to convince her to let me host the wedding.

I just love a good wedding.

Walking up the stairs, I can hear the sweet babbling of my Hope, talking to her mama. I'm going to miss this sound when they're gone. Children just bring life into a house, making that house feel more like a home. My home has been filled with these sounds for years now between my boys, their friends and now their babies.

From my oldest beautiful boy, Adam to our newer additions that will be joining us soon from my Blake's. Every one of them are loved and cherished. I worry about Adam's boy, Aiden, though. His parents are struggling to find their way, the marriage has become more a business agreement than the love they first had and that bothers me. My first marriage was like that, all business and although I love my children and grandchildren, my marriage lacked the necessity of love and respect for its partners. Thank goodness for Blake and Emma stepping in for little Aiden and filling that void his parents have vacated. They will make sure that child has the loving family he needs.

Stepping up into the guest bedroom Quinn is using, I'm still thinking of my sweet boy, when I see the suitcase half filled lying open on the bed. Frowning, wishing I'd been able to change her mind. Not one to give up, I tried once more. "Sweet pea, you don't have to do this. I'm more than happy to have the boys pack your things and ship everything here."

Quinn smiles so sweetly at me, and shakes her head. "I've got this. I appreciate everything you've done for us. And I promise, I'm coming back as long as you still want me to be your Innkeeper."

"You know I do. I want to see my little pumpkin grow up, and Beckett is going to need you here. I think losing this baby has carved out a bit of his heart. I hope he's getting Aubrey home today." It hurts knowing this is something I can't fix for them.

There's only so much that money can help with, but there's a limit. No amount of money can replace the loss of a child. Not a dime can take away that kind of pain. If I could save them this heartache, I'd do it in a heartbeat.

"Me too. Beckett texted me to not mention anything about the baby to Aubrey. Not until he finds the right time to tell her. I hope he doesn't wait too long. It's better to know and begin healing, I think, than to not know." Hope tossed her blue puppy on the floor then unhappy with her loss, belts out quite a cry for attention. Quinn picks up the toy then the crying baby and sways from side to side.

"Sometimes not knowing is easier on everyone but yes, I'd rather know." Quinn understands what I'm saying.

I know she's still a bit peeved at me for bringing Fitz back into her life. But I've believed from the start that boy could have done better, could have handled his situation better if he knew he was a father. He's just been lost for too long.

In my heart, I know that Fitz is a good person. I don't think he meant to hurt Aubrey or Quinn but he's struggling and has too much pride to ask for help. Pride tends to put us in our own way when we can't see much else. I believe once the boy comes around, cleans himself up and admits his mistakes, he'll want to be a father. A good one, I think too.