The Harper Family: Second Chances (Wattpad Version)

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Keaton

After my run-in with Ricardo's psycho half-brother, Ricardo took me to my folks' place so I could tell them what happened. My therapist recommended full disclosure to rebuild trust. Ricardo disagreed. He would since it was his half-brother that caused this mess.

We arrived at my folks, sat them down, and told them what happened. My ma gaped at me while my dad pursed his lips.

"So, let me get this straight. Your half-brother kidnapped my son to get even with you? Did I get that correct?" Dad asked Ricardo.

"Yeah," Ricardo said with hesitation.

"And your half-brother killed your secret boyfriend, right?"

Ricardo nodded, rubbed his palms, and bit his bottom lip.

"But you managed to rescue Keaton and keep him safe."

"Yeah."

Dad shrugged slightly like it was no big deal.

"You're not going to yell at me?"

"It's not your fault you came for a psychotic family. Sometimes we get dealt a shitty hand. I'm more shocked with Keaton telling the truth than him getting dragged into another mess."

"Grayson!" Ma smacked Dad's upper arm.

Dad held his hands out to the side and shrugged. "What?"

"It doesn't concern you that Keaton almost got killed?"

"Keaton is fine and standing here in one piece." Dad waved his hand up and down at me. "At least Ricardo brought him home in one piece."

"You're unbelievable!" Ma lowered her hand before dropping them and slapping her legs.

"Tiff, our boy didn't withhold the truth from us. He came straight here to tell us what happened. I consider it a win."

Ma looked at Dad before shaking her head.

We visited with my parents for a while before leaving. If you get a second chance, take it. Sometimes, it might surprise you.

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Dexter

After my interaction with Ricardo, I headed home to Julia and Marla. But no one was in the house. I found them in the backyard, eating watermelon. I grabbed a slice from the plate on the table and bit into it.

"Where did you run off to?" My dad asked.

"Keaton needed to talk to Daría. Then he wanted to talk to Ricardo." I sat in a seat beside Marla with Julia on her lap.

"Okay. And?"

"Stuff went down, and Ricardo told me to go home. So, I did."

"What kind of stuff?" Dad raised his brow.

I pursed my lips. "Stuff that doesn't concern me."

My dad regarded me thoughtfully. "Well, you're learning."

"I have a second chance with a future." I smiled while eating my watermelon.

Dad chuckled and bit into his slice of watermelon.

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Demarco

I spent years avoiding people or getting close to them after what happened. Camille ruined my chance at developing a healthy relationship with a female. I never thought I find happiness with anyone. Then this angel swooped into my life and proved not everyone was evil. She was the light to my darkness.

So, I recreated our first date in her living room with a surprise. I put a lot of thought into this evening.

We sat on a blanket with the picnic basket and plates near us.