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It had been a few hours since i texted Taz.

Em and I decided to have a movie night, with popcorn, pizza, candy...the works.

As we were beginning yet another movie, there was a knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Emily had whispered to me.

"I don't know." I shrugged. "I'm not expecting anything." I quickly got up and checked the peephole.

I rushed back over to Em and pulled her into the kitchen. "Em, it's him. It's Taz."

"What is he doing here? Didn't he text you?"

Another knock.

I shook my head no. "He never read it either. My guess is he saw the notification and came over as quickly as he could."

Taz knocked again. "I know you guys are here." He called out. "I got your text."

"He saw the message!" Em exclaimed. "Go talk!" She ushered me to the door and ran upstairs.

I was sure she would be standing by and listening to the conversation.

I finally worked up the courage to open the door, in the middle of Taz knocking yet again.

"Taz, hey. You're actually here."

"You actually answered instead of calling reinforcements..." he chuckled.

"I know, shocking huh?" I also chuckled. "Did you want to come in?" I asked politely.

"If you wouldn't mind. We need to talk."

I moved to the side so Taz could walk in and pick a spot in the couch. I closed the door and joined him in sitting.

"I see you got a lot of snacks and drinks out." He laughed picking up a piece of popcorn, and dropping it into his mouth.

"Yeah, Emily's over right now and we're having a girls night. She's upstairs though." I assured him.

"Do you think she's listening?"

"Oh I know she is, I don't doubt it."

We laughed for a moment until Taz got serious once more.

"Okay, we really need to talk."

I nodded.

"I've been in contact with our closest friends, seeking advice from them and asking what they would do if they were in my position." He sat in silence. "All of them gave me the same answer."

"Which was?" I asked.

"That I need to be here for you, and our child. I was told I need to love and support the both of you no matter what. I figured the best way to do that, was to ask you if you wanted to try going to couples therapy with me? We could work together with professional help to really understand what's going on."

I thought for a moment. "Actually Taz, if I may...I don't think we need to pay so much money for professionals unless it's necessary. Especially since we can start doing it for free, ourselves." I smiled. "Why don't we try again, almost like a fresh start?" I asked him.

"I would like that very much."

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The End.
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That my friends, is the end of yet another one of my stories.

I know I promised quicker updates but I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

I have quite a few things going on in my personal life that's preventing me from being able to get on my phone and write stories like I once did.

I'm still able to get on my phone but with very less free time.

I just wanted to let you all know that recently I found out, I'm going to be a mother. (Not due until early Feb. 2025)

It's been taking a huge toll on me especially since it would be my first, my family took a long time to recover, and since the father is kinda a deadbeat.

(But that's its own story)

I promise to keep you guys updated somewhere (most likely my message board)

But for now, it's a see you all later❤️