Life Changing

Chapter 15

Two weeks had passed. Penelope's fifth birthday was today. Penelope and Sam were at home. It was six o'clock in the morning. Penelope came into Sam's room and got on the bed.

"Daddy wake up." She said. "Daddy it's my birthday." He opened his eyes and looked at the alarm clock on the nightstand.

"I know it's your birthday but it's only six o'clock in the morning."

"I know but I'm excited for my party."

"I know but your party isn't for nine more hours." "Lay down with daddy for awhile, please."

"Ok."

"Thank you." She laid down beside him. They both ended up falling asleep.

Two hours later they got up and went down to the kitchen.

"Do you want some birthday pancakes?"

"Yes and bacon and toast."

"Ok birthday girl."

"Emily's coming to my party right?"

"Yes." "Make sure you thank her for coming." "She decided to come to your party instead of going home."

"I'm happy she's coming."

"I know."

"I just wish mommy was here to." "This is my first birthday without her."

"I know." "Even though you won't see her she will be here, in spirit."

Later that afternoon it was time for Penelope's party. They were just waiting for Emily. There was a knock at the door. Penelope answered it. Emily was standing there holding two presents. She went inside and hugged Penelope.

"Happy birthday Penelope." Emily said.

"Thank you." "Hi Greyson, how are you today?" She asked rubbing Emily's stomach.

"He's good."

Sam came into the living room.

"Hi Sam." Emily said.

"Hi Emily." "Ok, time for presents."

Penelope opened Emily's presents first. The first one was ten children's story books.

"They're to help you learn how to read." Emily said. "When I watch you we'll read them together."

Thank you." The second present was a Barbie head that came with play make-up.

"I know you like helping me put make-up on people." "Now you can do it yourself."

"Thank you. She hugged her.

Sam got Penelope a new bike, an iPad, Candy Land and Chutes And Ladders.

"Thank you daddy." Penelope said.

"I have one more present for you." "Sit on the couch close your eyes." She did. A few seconds passed. "Open."

When she opened her eyes she saw a black lab puppy in her lap. "A puppy!" She said excitedly. "Daddy thank you." He was sitting beside her. She hugged him.

"You're welcome." It's a girl." "Do you like her?"

"I love her." "She's so cute."

"What are you gonna name her?"

"Bubbles."

They had birthday cake and played some games. Then they took a break for dinner and went back to playing games and the puppy until Penelope's bed time. After Penelope went to bed Emily and Sam started to clean up. They sat down on the couch to take a break.

"It's been quite a day." Sam said. He looked at Emily. "Thanks for coming today."

"No problem." "I love Penelope."

"I know." "I'm glad she has you." "Especially on days like today when she's missing her mom."

"I know what that's like." "I wish my mom was here at times like now, with the baby coming and all." She smiled. "He's kicking." "Wanna feel?" He put his hand on her stomach.

"That's cool." "Hi Greyson."

"Do you think you'll have anymore?"

"No."

"You should think about dating again." "You're a great guy."

"I don't know about that." "There was this woman a couple of weeks ago when I went out skating but that was a one night stand."

"Ah, that's why you were so late that night." "You were getting lucky." She said smiling.

"Yeah." "Don't get me wrong it was fun but I don't want to do that type of thing anymore."

"You want a relationship if you're going to be involved with someone."

"Exactly."

"I know you're worried about dating again because of what happened with Priscilla." "Believe me I know." "Before I met Travis I was a magnet for liars and cheaters."

"It's just especially hard now." "I'd have to find someone who not only I like but who gets along with Penelope."

"You'll meet the right girl." "Maybe you'll meet her on the street but you will meet her and she'll get along great with Penelope." "I know it."

"Thanks."

"I should go." She stood up.

"Goodnight Emily."

"Goodnight Sam." She left.