Start of Something New...

Chapter 9: Realization...

They got back from the shopping centre after eating lunch there.

W: So boys, as much as I want this to be an all fun filled weekend, it can't be because I know of a certain someone's daddy who'll come and kill me if his son's homework isn't done.

J: He won't kill you Uncle William. (He laughed)

W: Are you sure?

J: Maybe.

HaHaHaHaHa.

W: So please go take your homework and you can come do it down here in my office if you'd like.

J + C: Okay.

W: Now, Mr Mathew, do you need me to give you something to do?

M: Nope, I already know what I'm doing I just need a bit of papers.

W: I can give you that now go get your colours.

M: At it.

...

W: So what are you going to be drawing Matty? (He asked when they boys came down to his office and settled on the floor to work)

M: It's a surprise daddy, you just have to wait.

W: Okay, I will. Here are the papers.

M: Thanks.

About half an hour later, William was also sitting on the rug in his office next to the boys because it was easier to watch them from down there.

M: I'm done daddy, do you want to see?

W: Of course I do.

M: Okay, I made one for everyone even me and Uncle Michael. Here you go, don't turn it over yet. (He said giving his dad, Connor and Jake a paper) Okay, now you can turn it over.

J: Wow, this is a really nice picture.

C: Yeah Matty, it is.

W: Who is it?

M: Okay, the first one is you daddy and then this is Connor and Jakey holding my hands and then it's Uncle Michael.

W: This is really beautiful, Matty and we all have smiles on our faces.

M: Yes that's because we're happy because we're a family.

W: A family huh?

M: You. (He said with a massive smiled on his face)

W: Can I take a picture of Uncle Michael's and send it to him?

M: Yes please daddy.

W: Okay.

William took a picture of Michael's drawing and sent it to him.

M: Do you think he'll like it, Jakey?

J: I think so it's a really nice picture.

M: Okay.

-Michael's POV-

Mi: Aww, mother look.

C: What's that?

Mi: It's a picture that William's son, Mathew drew. He says that we're all smiling because we're a happy family.

C: That's really sweet.

Mi: Yes it is and so is he, he's in my class.

C: Tell me about him, is he the only child? (She asked because she could see how excited he got talking about it)

Mi: No, he has a brother named Connor in Jake's class. They're both really sweet boys and are a joy to be around. The three of them are like brothers. Jake and Connor are very protective over Mathew and it's the sweetest thing ever. You know, it feels like I've gotten two new sons and I know William feels the same because yesterday he said that Jake was like a son to him. I got this whole new family when she left mom and they make me so happy but... (He was cut off)

C: And that's all that matters, dear. You deserve to be happy and if being with William and the boys makes you happy then stick with it, it's good for you.

Mi: Mom.

C: You don't need to say anything, dear.

Mo: But... I-I want to.

C: Then go ahead. (She said with a smile)

Mi: Being around them, all of them makes me feel comfortable. (He said with a smile) Uh, about a while ago William and I made plans to go out drinking and get to know each other but decided to go eat something at this little diner first but ended up staying the whole night. We talked, laughed and enjoyed each other's company. At first I thought it was a good thing having someone around who understood what it was like being a single father but now I realise that it's so much more. I even hinted at it that night and I think William understood it but I said I'd wait until he was ready, well sort of. Stupid huh?

C: Absolutely not dear, you know everything is going to happen the way it's suppose to and if there is something that's suppose to happen between you and William, then it will.

Mi: I wish I had as much faith as you do, mom.

C: I'm old and wise I have enough faith for the both of us.

Mi: What would I do without you?

C: You wouldn't be born.

HaHaHaHaHa.

-William's POV-

They boys were in the swimming pool playing around and William was sitting under one of the umbrella's watching them. All the boys laughter caused his mind to wonder. He thought back to the first time that he met Michael and Jake and then he thought about all the moments they shared. He thought about all the laughs and smiles that they've shared and then he started thinking about their dinner at the diner, about how comfortable he felt and his willingness to share his story. A story that he never shared with anyone else but his family. Thinking about Michael's smile made him smile and it was then that he realized that... (His thoughts were cut off when he heard the boys calling his name)

W: Yes?

C: Were you sleeping?

W: No, bud. (He smiled)

J: Come swim with is please, Uncle William.

M: Yeah, please daddy.

W: Why?

J: Because we want you to play with us, Uncle William.

W: Well in that case, okay then.

William jumped into the pool and started splashing water in the boys faces. They played in the pool for about half an hour before going into the house for a shower and change of clothes. They went out to dinner and then went to go watch a movie which made the boys extremely happy because they were watching the new Transformer movie. When they got home all three of them immediately went to bed because they were tired and William was sitting in his room when his cell phone rang.

-Phone Call-

Mi: Hi, how's everything going?

W: It's fine, all three of them are exhausted after dinner and the movie we went to watch and immediately went to bed.

Mi: That's good.

W: And how's everything going there?

Mi: Really good. My mother has gotten a lot better and her doctors are planning on discharging her tomorrow or Monday.

W: And when do you think you'll be back?

Mi: Probably Monday or Tuesday at the latest.

W: Well we all miss you here so hurry back.

Mi: I miss you all too and I'll try my best.

W: But take care of your mother first.

Mi: I will, tell Mathew that I loved the picture he drew and so did my mother.

W: I will, he'll be happy. Did you read the caption?

Mi: That was the best part and I'm glad he feels like that because I do too, sometimes.

W: Oh do you?

Mi: Yes I do.

W: So do I.

They continued talking for a while longer until William started yawning and Michael ordered him to sleep.