Family Meeting

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June 7-St. Charles, Missouri

You opened the front door for Peter as he wheeled Jason into the house.

"I don't need to be in a wheelchair."

"You fainted in the store. I think you do."

"You hungry?"

"I wouldn't say no to some burgers." The older man said.

"You need to keep your blood pressure down."

"Okay. Family meeting."

"What?"

"Everyone in the living room."

The four of you went to the living room and sat on the couch.

"What is this about?" Riley asked.

"Since we don't know exactly how long I have left, we need to discuss some things before I go."

"I don't wanna talk about this, Grandpa."

"I'm gonna die, Peter. And there's nothing that you can do about it."

"I know."

"Now, there's a few things we need to go over. First, I'm not doing anymore chemo."

"Jason-"

"Roxy. I will not be spending my last few weeks with an IV inside me."

"Okay. What else?"

"I don't wanna die in a hospital. I'm gonna go in my house with my family."

"Anything else?"

"I want you all to take care of each other. Don't waste time being sad over me."

"I don't want you to go." Riley said as she hugged the man.

"I'll still be here with you."

"How?"

"In photos. In memories. In your heart."

"I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you too. But, we're not gonna spend this time waiting for me to die. We're gonna have fun and make memories. Got it."

"Got it." You all said in unison.

"You know what I wanna do first?"

"What?"

"I've always wanted a dog."

"A dog?"

"Yeah. A cute one. One I can play with."

"How about something more attainable?"

"Family Vacation."

"Where would we go?"

"How 'bout Branson?"

"You call a 4 hour drive a vacation?"

"We can go to Silver Dollar City, or the Titanic museum."

"Let's put a pin in that." You laughed. "Let's make some easy memories for now."

"We can play Monopoly."

"Deal."

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You had played 3 rounds of Monopoly, and you were on your second round of Uno while Peter was out getting dinner.

"Uno!" Riley exclaimed.

"I hate to do this to you." You sighed as you put down a +4.

"Seriously? You'd do that to your own daughter?"

"I would, and I did."

Peter opened the door and came into the living room. He had some bags from target, and a small crate.

"That doesn't look like dinner." You said.

"Oh my God." Riley smiled.

"I know I should've asked, but, when Grandpa said he wanted a dog, I couldn't resist."

"Pete, you didn't have to do that for me."

"I wanted to. Plus, I kinda wanted one too." He set the crate down and opened the metal door. A small brown and white border collie laid inside. "Don't worry. She doesn't bite."

"Hi, baby." Riley whispered as she got in the floor next to the cage. "What's her name?"

"She doesn't have one yet. You wanna give her one?"

"Really?"

"If it's okay with Grandpa."

"Can I, Grandpa?"

"Go ahead, kiddo."

"Hm...Lucy?"

"Why Lucy?"

"In the sky with diamonds."

"Good choice." Peter smiled.

The dog slowly walked over to Riley and sniffed her hand. She picked her up and held her in her arms.

"She's so cute."

She stood up and brought her over to Jason. He took the puppy and held her close to his chest.

"Hey there. Aren't you cute?"

While the two of them played with the dog, you went over to Peter and wrapped your arms around his neck. You leaned in and pressed your lips to his. His hands went down to your waist and pulled you closer.

"What was that for?" He asked.

"For being amazing."

"Well, I'm glad someone around here appreciates me."

You rolled your eyes and gave him another kiss.

"I love you, Star Lord."

"God, I love it when you call me Star Lord."

"Would you two stop flirting and come hang out with us?"

You laughed and joined Riley and Jason on the couch.

"We should watch a movie."

"What movie?"

"Grease!" Peter and Riley yelled in unison.

"Anything but that." Jason laughed.

"Star Wars?"

"Which one?"

"Revenge of the Sith."

"A New Hope."

"The Force Awakens."

"What about Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" You asked.

The decision was made, and you all sat close together as the movie played. Lucy jumped from lap to lap, getting to know her new family. You looked around at your loved ones and smiled. Finally, your family felt complete.

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