That's My Baby: Season Three

Sorry Doesn't Bring Him Back

*Y/n POV*

I sit in the back corner of the studio, on the black leather sofa as they all speak about tour dates. Daniel keeps looking back at me, probably checking to see how I am but I try to find something else to stare at.

With Hunter passing away, I feel like I don't belong here anymore but with what Keri spoke to me about, I know all I'm getting is love and support and I shouldn't push people away anymore.

That's why I've decided I should speak with Jack once the meeting is over. I have to face him sometime about what happened and even if he does hate me for it, I have to accept that.

There's nothing I could've done that would've changed the outcome, there's nothing Daniel could've done.

"I'm not willing to go on tour right now" Daniel states and my jaw drops open

"What?" All heads spin to me and I realize I said that out loud. "Sorry" I quickly look down at my hands

"We'll discuss it later at home, okay baby?" I nod

I don't want Daniel putting his career on hold because he thinks he has to take care of me.

Maybe he doesn't want to because he's hurting too. I guess I've never really asked him how he's feeling about it, of course he's hurting too but I've been so focused on my own hurting to even ask him how he is.

I'll bring it up when we get home.

Everyone starts standing up and gathering their things when I jump up to stop Jack from leaving.

"Can we talk?" I grab his arm lightly.

Everyone turns to look at me, confused, except Daniel. Daniel nods his head at me before getting everyone to leave the room and closing the door.

"How are you?" I ask in almost a whisper

"I'm angry" Jack states, shoving a notebook into his bag

"At me?" Suddenly I feel so small next to Jack

"No- I don't know- Maybe"

"Why?" My heart feels like it's in my throat as tears well up in my eyes. I feel my heart rate rise as I take a few steps back

"He was my son, Y/n. I spent two months watching from the side, then I didn't see him for six months and then all of a sudden he's gone. I lost my only son, I didn't even get the chance of being his dad" Jack finally makes eye contact with me and his red eyes try hard to push back tears

"I- I'm sorry"

"Sorry doesn't bring him back, Y/n" Jack walks past me in a hurry before opening the door and storming out.

Daniel peeks his head in as I fall back onto the couch. He rushes in and sits by my side pulling me into his embrace. He runs a hand through my hair which sends more anxiety through my body

"What happened?" Daniel stops his movement, realizing what it's doing to me

"He blames me" Daniel's body tenses around me

"Let me go talk to him-"

"No, let's just get Theo and go home, please" Daniel pulls out of the hug and wipes the tears from under my eyes

"Do you want to get Harper too? She's just with Kristin"

"Please" I miss my daughter, so damn much

"Okay, let's go"

The drive to pick up Theo wasn't as quiet as our drive to the studio, it was nice. It's nice knowing I can speak to Daniel without feeling guilty or feel like my heart is being ripped out.

When we make it back home, I stand in the driveway, staring at the house for a few seconds before Daniel picks up Theo and walks to me, grabbing my hand.

"If you're not ready-"

"I am. I miss her so much" Daniel kisses my head, giving my hand a light squeeze

"I miss her too"

We start walking to Jack's house, and Daniel talks to Theo about seeing Harper again. Theo doesn't bring up Hunter and I thank god for that, I don't think I could bring myself to tell him anything.

When we get to the door, Daniel knocks loudly, which makes me flinch. I keep doing that, and I don't know why.

Kristin opens the door with a wide, cheerful
smile, almost gasping when she sees us.

"Oh my gosh! Y/n! Daniel! It's been so long since I've seen you" She pulls us both into a hug, squeezing me tightly.

"I'm sorry for your loss" She whispers

I look behind her, seeing Jack dancing around with Harper in his arms, making cute faces at her to get her to smile.

My heart aches seeing Harper. She's grown so much and it's only been a few weeks. She looks more like Jack as the days go on.

Tears start forming in my eyes as Jack notices us at the door. I could see him physically sigh as he walks over to the door.

"Just let me grab her stuff" Jack hands Harper to Kristin before disappearing up the stairs

"It's been great having her here, she's a little bundle of joy" Kristin kisses the top of Harpers head before handing her back to me

It feels like a dream to have this little girl in my arms for the first time in weeks. I keep her tightly in my grasp as I repeatedly kiss her head, almost as if I'm checking to make sure this moment is real.

"Thanks" Daniel mumbles which causes me to look up. Jack hands Daniel a diaper bag

"Thank you, so much Jack. Feel free to come over anytime you want to see her" I try to lighten the mood as the air feels so thick

"You're welcome-" Kristin elbows Jack's side and he nods. "Daniel, my lawyer will be calling yours to set up a meeting for custody"

"Really? We just lost Hunter and-" I grab Daniel's muscular bicep to get him to stop talking

"The meeting is on Monday. I'll see you then" Jack takes a step back and shuts the door, leaving us stunned

"I'll take care of this" Daniel looks at me as I start making my way down the front steps

"It's fine, we expected this, right? What's the worst that can happen?"