Love Is Our Chance | DreamNotFound

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June 1962

"So, I was thinking we have a beach day maybe to celebrate our two months?" Emilia asked and swung their joined hands back and forth.

Clay smiled, "Yeah, I'd like that."

He opened the door of his house for her and closed it once they were inside. They took their shoes off and walked down the hall, heading towards the murmurs of Clay's family.

"Hi, I'm home." The blonde yelled out and walked into the kitchen, Emilia on his arm.

"Hi son!" Mr Greene smiled then frowned, "Boy, when did you get so big? I swear you were only this tall." He said and held a hand to the top of his ear.

Mrs Greene scoffed and slapped her husband's shoulder lightly, "Oh shush David, we all know Clay hasn't been that small in a long time."

"I know, it's just nice to remember."

Mrs Greene walked up to the couple and hugged Emilia, "Hello there Miss Emilia."

The girl hugged back, "Hi Mrs Greene, how have you been?"

The woman pulled away and looked at her son's girlfriend, "I've been fine dear. How about you?" She reached out and rubbed her son's cheekbone, "I know you two have been going out a lot more."

Clay nodded and welcomed his Mom's touch, "Yes we have." He reached out to put an arm around Emilia's shoulders, "I guess that's what couples do."

Emilia laughed and turned to Mrs Greene, "I've been doing very well." She sighed happily, "I know it sounds cheesy, but I am very thankful for your son. The moment he came into my life I've been much happier."

"Aww," Mrs Greene smiled and hugged her again, "I'm glad."

"I'm glad Clay's useful to at least one person." Phil said as he got up from his stool and ruffled his brother's hair, "Hi Emilia."

"Phil." She greeted and smiled at Clay's annoyed face.

"So, do you have any plans for the rest of today?" Mr Greene asked.

"Umm, I do," Emilia said, "I have a family gathering. First one in a while."

"The parents in town?" Mr Greene questioned and flipped over the newspaper he was reading.

"Yes sir." She nodded, "It's been three months so I'm excited...Henry is too."

"Oh how is Henry?" Niki asked as she walked into the kitchen, walking up to Emilia and hugging her tight.

"Niki!" She said excitedly, "Henry's been doing well. He's a little scared of the rain still but he's slowly getting there."

"That's wonderful news." Niki smiled and pulled away, "Gosh, you're gorgeous." She looked at Clay, "I have no idea how you got her."

"Neither do I." Mr Greene chimed in.

Emilia giggled, "Oh no, don't say that. I'd say that I got Clay. I don't know how, he's amazing." She sighed and looked at her boyfriend in adoration.

"Ew."

The family looked as Drista walked into the kitchen to get a bottle of juice from the fridge. She uncapped and took a sip, staring at her family in disgust.

"Hello to you too Drista." Phil laughed and stood next to his Dad.

Drista rolled her eyes and looked at the couple, "When did you get here?"

"Not long ago." Clay responded and raised his brow, "Why?"

"I don't know, she just spends a lot of time here." The girl shrugged.