Picture Perfect

Chapter 68: Brotherly Advice

         "Okay, so you have my cell number, my work number, my parents numbers if I don't answer the phone. You wrote down their medicine and when to take it, what they like to eat, where..." Chase says, zipping up his suitcase.

          "Babe," Deagan smiles, sliding her hand on his shoulder. "I got everything. You don't have to worry about a thing. They're in good hands," sliding her hands on Chase's sides, holding his shirt.

          "I know, I just get nervous not having my kids with me," Chase kissing her forehead. "They've only stayed over at my parent's house. So this is new to them and me," Chase smiles.

          "You're psyching yourself up," Deagan smiles. "Okay go tell your kids bye," kissing him softly, "your cab should be here in a few."

          After feeding Taylor and Myah dinner, the two are all cuddled up asleep in Deagan's guest room. She leaves the door cracked and makes her way downstairs, pulling herself up on the barstool, her computer sitting on the counter. Picking up her phone, she dials Cameron.

          "Hey D, what's up?" Cameron answers, "How's my niece and nephew?"

          "Um they're good," Deagan smiles, "how did you know that? Wait don't answer that, you guys tell each other everything," Deagan laughs.

          Cameron smiles, "What do I owe the pleasure?"

         "Well, I heard from a guy that looks just like you, that you and Mike are flying here next Thursday for you and your brother's birthday?"

           "If that's fine with the host," Cameron replies.

        "That's fine with me, but there is a reason I called you. It deals with your brother's birthday present."

         "Oh? What are you getting? A lifetime supply of Viagra?" Cameron chuckles.

          "No, I'm not getting your brother Viagra, he's fine in that department."

           "TMI Deagan."

           "I bought him a building."

          "Uh...well, that's romantic...I think," Cameron snickers.

          "I wasn't done jackass," Deagan rolling her eyes, "before I was interrupted since I'm half business partner, I'm opening a new location in LA, I'm expanding. This whole week and a half I've hired construction, contractors, landscaping, and interior design crews to build and furnish the place. The building is located in the heart of downtown LA, and before you ask, I'm paying for all of this out of my pocket."

           "Deagan," Cameron sighs.

          "So what do you think?" Deagan asks cautiously, hearing his sigh.

          "He's gonna love it," Cameron breaks into a smile.

          "Really?"

          "Yes really, he needs to expand. He needs to distance himself from Franklin. He talked to me yesterday. Ever since his wife died, he's just had this black cloud over him. Then you came back around, and he's back to his normal self. I told him to pack Myah and Taylor up and move to California because he's an idiot if he stays in Franklin," Cameron confesses.

          "Thank you Cameron," Deagan smiles softly.

          "No thank you. You showed him how to live and love again. My family is grateful for you from the period after she died and before you came back home, he was miserable. So I thank you again Deagan. Normally I'm not a fan of your ideas, but honest to God this is a great one."

          "Then I know I'm making the right decision."

           "Since we are on the subject of birthdays and you are building a restaurant for my brother what are you getting the better-looking twin?"

           Deagan smiles, "I'm not telling you. You're going to have to find out on Thursday night. I'm surprising your brother that night. The restaurant will be running. I'm as of today fully staffed."

          "Wow," Cameron smiles. "he's gonna love it D. He may even put a ring on it," Cameron chuckles.

          Deagan smiles, "Alright Cam I got to go I will see you Thursday morning. Don't forget your brother and most importantly don't tell the secret."

          "Got it boss," Cameron smiles.