Dark and Light

Chapter 38

***Chris POV**

It's been too long since I have been home for this amount of time. I got to be briefly for Bri's birthday. I've been home a few days here and there. Wish there would have been more. Things have changed a lot the last few months. Zach has let go. He even took me aside and apologized. Which I was happy to accept. Clo's play was amazing. She did so well. Half of the theater was there for her. Her friends, staff and parents alike in awe that we all showed up. Even Papa Sam was there. My birthday came shortly after. I had a premiere days before. She flew out with Clo to be there. They told me how proud they were. My first Disney animation. It was sweet to see the both of them cry tears of joy watching me play Buzz. Sabrina wrapped her arms around me at the end. It was better than any review I could ever get. By far the best birthday I have had in a very long time. They made me dinner and cake. I had my girls and our pups. It was awesome. My heart grew even more when they stayed out there for another month. Knowing the Gray Man was premiere was coming. How lucky am I? I have these two amazing women that always want to be here for me. Beyond blessed. Finally, I got to be on a red carpet with the family I always wanted, dreamt of. I laugh still when Clo told me she hated seeing me as a bad guy, but she said I did it well. They were mostly excited when they saw Dodger wore the shirt. Very cool when I posted him wearing it. They were the first two to respond. My girls. Fangirling the way they always have even before they met me. The Evans and his Dodgie. Life has been amazing. In less then forty eight hours Sabrina is going to be my wife. The first woman I was ever with is going to be my last. Life can't get much better than that. "Good morning handsome." She sighs out half asleep. "Good morning beautiful." Kissing her temple. She takes my arm. Wrapping herself closer into me. I smirk. "So, day after tomorrow huh?" She laughs loudly. "Yup. You are going to be stuck with me forever." I grin into her hair. "Not stuck handsome. It's my biggest dream come true." Kissing my hand as she says it. "Same here Sabby girl." Tucking her even closer into me. She can never be close enough. "How in the world did we get this lucky Evans?" Her giggle takes over the room. "I don't know, but I am happy that we did. In only two days, you are going to be Sabrina Kathleen Evans." Kissing her neck. "Waited twenty plus years for it. My first love. My last." I can hear the contentment in her voice. The one I feel in my heart, "Forever my Peggy." I slightly chuckle. "Forever my Cap. My only one. Mack attack or not." She cracks up. "Good to know. No matter how much I say he is Captain America." I know it will make her giggle. The next few days will still be awkward. No matter how good they all get along. I know they all are trying really hard for Bri and I. Mostly, for Cloe. She is really special in all their hearts. Everyone's for that matter "Ok love. we need to get moving." She grumbles getting out of bed.

"Evans!" I hear coming down the stairs. "Well both Evans." He laughs even louder. "God lord! He finally is getting his wish and he still won't stop. And why is he always so loud! Damn!" Bri whispers under her breath. Slightly agitated. She hates mornings I am learning. "It's just how Hems is baby. You of all people should be used to it by now." I snicker. She bounces down the stairs, until she gets to the last step. She stops. The thing she does everyday. "Morning Daddy. Guess what? In two days it's happening. I'm finally marrying him." Her eyes fill with tears. I watch as she talks to her dad. I know she knows I am here. I love this. She knows she can be her around me. She lovingly touches the portrait of her true dad. "You always said Daddy that either I would pass out or he would fall in love with me the minute he met me. You were right. I almost did. But, it's truly happened daddy. He fell in love with me, Thank you for sending him to me. To us." I watch as she kisses her fingers and places them to his picture. She turns to me. "He would have loved you. You were my biggest hope and dream. When I was about to give up on my happily ever after? He told me it was just because we hadn't found each other yet. But he knew we would. Told me to never give up on my dreams. I'm glad I listened." Her small smile makes me sad a bit. Knowing she would do anything to have him here right now. More importantly in a couple days. At the same time I feel a moment of joy, I know she is right. Her dad made it sure we found each other. Her mom made sure I knew that. I take her hand. "He did my love. The universe did so many years ago. We just had to find the right time. This time." Smiling I kiss her knuckles. I turn to her dad's picture. "Thank you Bob. Thank you for always knowing I would be there, not letting her give up. Thank you for letting me find her again. Not just her but ma and Clo. Thank you for entrusting me with these amazing women. I will do my best to honor you in every way I can." I try my best to pay homage to the man that raised her. Loved her. Loved them. I know I haven't always done right by Sabrina but now it's my goal. Not just for her but for Ma and Chloe as well. "Oh my god Evans hurry up! We need to be out of here soon! It's man's day! You were the one that wanted to play golf this early!" Hemsworth's voice over takes the silence. Bri rolls her eyes. "My love, you just made my dad's lifetime. I am beyond words." Sabrina looks to me with tears. "My everything. I'm just grateful that he handed you all to me. I will spend every moment of every day making sure his girls are taking care of." I kiss her hand. "See Daddy? I'm finally happy. We're going to be ok." She kisses his portrait.