In Plain Sight

27. Moving On

POV: Sam

My loves were finally home and my heart felt complete. God knows how much I missed them. I tried to keep busy with work and keeping to our videocalls schedules but nothing beats having them physically here with me. The days went by quickly but the nights were very long without them and the house was just too damn quiet.

I missed hearing the little paddles of Oliver's feet running around, his endless chatting even if it made no sense, most of all I missed Kelly and her smile that was the sunshine to my life. She is the love of my life and all that I need.

The whole drive back I was holding her hand, rubbing my thumb on her knuckles as Oliver slept in his car seat and Sheila was in conversation with our driver, I think in French. 

"How have you been? Really?" Kelly asked and I smiled.

"I've been worried. It's been frustrating being away from you." Frustrating. That's all I could say to describe the feeling. 

She snuggled closer to me and was caressing my arm in a soothing manner. That let me know that her question was not only about being away from them but how I was doing overall. I had not fully processed what happened and frankly I was trying to block it out. During our videocalls she had tried multiple times to ask about Lisa and what would happen to her but I avoided it all the time.

The driver pulled in to the parking and he helped me with the bags and Oliver. We all had a late lunch and caught up on the home events and all of the spoiling that Oliver got. My parents are totally thrilled to be grandparents and Oliver being the first grandchild, he's on the receiving end of all the spoiling.

Before Sheila left I thanked her for staying behind and looking after Kelly and Oliver. It was probably not the ideal situation for her but she really came through for all of us.

"Don't mention it. They're my family and I would anything for them."

"Thank you. I owe you one." I said as I walked her out and she chuckled.

"You may not want to owe me one." She said and it was my turn to chuckle.

"No, I mean it. I appreciate what you did."

"Oh Macallan, I always cash in my ones." She said with a straight face and I'm pretty sure she means it. I don't know if I should be worried or not.

"Goodnight Sheila." We parted ways at the elevator.

I walked back into the penthouse and it was quiet, but this time it's not the silence that had me messed up for a whole week. The energy was alive and bouncing off every wall. Kelly walked into the kitchen with Oliver waddling right behind.

"Dada movie!" He squealed and hugged my leg looking up at me expecting an answer.

"Okay buddy, we'll watch a movie." I said and excitement burst out of him as he ran to the couch to get ready. How can I say no to that? How did I ever live without him?

I prepared the popcorn as Kelly and Oliver scrolled through movie options. They look like they're having fun and it makes me so happy. This picture almost looked different, but damn, let me not think in that direction.

"Hey, we're waiting for you." Kelly called for me and I smiled as I walked over with the popcorn.

Halfway through the movie I think we all fell asleep. I jolted awake when the trailer for the next movie was playing and I turned down the volume. I looked over at Kelly and Oliver who were sleeping peacefully, and I stared at them for a little bit. It's already late and a little past bedtime but I don't have the heart to wake them even though I should.