Can A Demon Be a Father?

Chapter 24

(Mrs. Lovett's POV)

I couldn't believe it, the most cold and insincere man I had come to know...was crying his heart out at my very feet.

In a strange way..he reminded me of Pipa. So helpless and in need of love.

Kneeling down, I grabbed him by his shoulders and held him. I didn't care if he would push me away or not. I just wanted to be there for him.

But he didn't push me away, he held onto me and continued to cry.

I shushed him and petted his hair to comfort him. And I didn't even mind that he was getting his tears all over my chest.

"It's okay..It's going to be alright Sweeney' I said trying out his name.

He didn't say anything but soon his sobs turned into sniffles and he was calming down.

"Come on love, you're exhausted. You need to rest.'

I could see by his facial expression that he wanted to be stubborn like always. But his body must have been to tired from all that crying to give in.

So with my help, I laid him down on his little bed and even took his shoes off for him.

I brushed back his hair and kissed his forehead as his eyes began to shut tight.

"Sweet dreams darling..I love you.'

As soon as those words left my mouth, I couldnt help but feel kinda stupid!

What If that was to forward?! What if he heard me?!

Shaking my head, I blew Sweeney one last kiss and made my way out the door.

(Later)

I sat around the kitchen table with Johanna, Toby, and Edward. All of us were enjoying bowls of hot soup with potatoes and mushrooms, with a few slices of bread and glasses of milk.

"This is very good Johann, you're a great cook" said Toby practically slurping down the soup.

"Slow down there buddy you'll give yourself a stomach ache" said Edward.

Johanna giggled at both of them, "I'm glad you're all enjoying it. I just wish dad would come down and eat with us."

"It can't be helped love, he'll eat later I'm sure he will" I said putting a hand on her shoulder.

"Okay Mom" said Johanna smiling.

God, who knew that one little word could make my heart burst with happiness.

"Since you made dinner, I'll do the dishes. Toby love would you check on Pipa please?"

Toby smiled and nodded and made his way into Pipas room.

"Well I best be off, thank you for dinner it was great" said Edward.

"Bye love, see you soon. Johanna dear why don't you walk him out?' I said giving her a small wink.

"Uh..okay" she said in a cute awkward voice.

"Maybe they'll realize their feelings sooner or later..hopefully" I thought to myself as I worked on the dishes.

(Johanna's POV)

"Thank you for sticking around Edward, I know my family is a little hectic. And my parents are Somewhat...unusual. But it was nice having someone my age here to talk to and be around. And I can't thank you enough for dyeing and cutting my hair I really love it.'

"It's my pleasure, I'm more than happy to help. And since I'm going to be working with your father now..I think the two of us..will become good friends" said Edward somewhat looking down at his feet.

"Yes that sounds wonderful, so if you don't mind my asking where will you be staying?" I asked.

"Well as I've mentioned before, I was living with my father. But after he passed away he left his house to me. Sure it can be a bit lonely at times but now that I have a new job I'll be able to take care of the house more properly now.'

"That's great, maybe I can come visit you sometime.." I said with a blush.

"..I'd really like that, well until tomorrow Johanna' with that said Edward made a bold move and placed a kiss on my hand.

He waved goodbye to me and I continued to blush as I watched him leave.

But I was quickly snapped out of my trance by someone clearing their throat behind me.

My heart sank at the thought of it being my father. But it wasn't him at all..it was Antony!

(Sweeney's POV)

When I awoke once again, my head was pounding and my throat was so dry.

"Why did I do that? I must have looked like a complete idiot" I thought to myself as I put on my shoes again.

"I need to eat something, I'm sure I'll feel better afterwards.'Walking out of my shop, I began to make my way downstairs, but stopped in my tracks when I saw Johanna talking with Antony. And from what I could hear..he wasn't being very nice to her..