Three days later Fatima was up breastfeeding Karter while Zachary laid sleeping across her bed with his arm hugging her thighs.
Fatima: Zachary wake up. I need you to get him for a second.
Zac sat straight up. It took him a couple of seconds to figure out what she was saying. He washed his hands before taking Karter. Fatima had to pee and couldn't hold it anymore. She finished taking care of her business rushing back to get Karter so Zachary could rest. He hasn't had much sleep over the past few days trying to figure out how his next move.
Fatima: I can take him. You gone back to sleep.
Zachary: I got him. Don't worry about me, I got it. You come lay down, are you hungry?
Fatima: Yes, I was waiting for you to wake up to order something. I'm not tired, I will probably be after I eat. Babe, you look so stressed. Can we talk?
Zachary: I'm good. I got my family back, and that was all I wanted. The rest of this shit will figure itself out.
Fatima: Baby, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry I didn't listen to you. I love you and I hope you can forgive me for my behavior these last 2 months. I was so mean to you and I regret it.
Zachary: It's fine, I understand the position you were in. You also just gave birth and emotions are high. We're on the same page now, so we good. I do want to talk about what you told Danni. You saying you shouldn't have had a baby by me fucked me up. Do you really feel that way?
Fatima: I was hurt and angry. I'm sorry I said that. I don't really feel that way. I was venting but I didn't mean that.
Zachary: I've wanted to be a father for as long as I can remember.Whatever he needs I got him forever. Rather we're together or not ill always be in debt to you. You'll always come above anyone else. I want you to thrive and be happy. With that said, how can I show up for you better?
Fatima: Can you move back in? Can we work on getting past this?
Zachary: You mean get back together?
Fatima: You don't want to get back together? I thought we was good.
Zachary: I didn't say that. I promise we are good. I love you, and I love you more since watching you bring my son into the world. I want to fix this but it's not as simple as getting back together. We got other shit to work out and I don't think now is the time to hash it out.
Fatima: Why not, now is the perfect time. You saying that like it was all my fault when it was mostly yours.
Zachary: Let's just focus on being new parents for awhile.
Fatima: What? You have been trying to get back with me since we broke up, now you on some other shit. What's up?
Zachary: I do want to get back together but I think we should focus on getting adjusted with him before anything else.
Fatima: That's fine Zachary but are you going to move back in?
Zachary: Yes, I want to be in the house with my family.
Fatima: You're playing games Zachary.
Zachary: I'm not, this is why I said this can wait. You're too emotional, understandably so but still.
Fatima: I don't even know what to say to that, you're shutting me out.
Zachary: I'm not babe. I'm just saying we can talk about this at another time. Right now my concern is you healing not arguing about who did what months ago.
Fatima: You mean who left who months ago?
Zachary: Tima stop, you gave me no options just an ultimatum.
Fatima: That's a lie. Me asking you to choose me and our son over your vendetta with Nick wasn't an ultimatum. I was looking out for our family.
Zachary: So was I.
Fatima: I know that now and I'm fine with it however you choose to handle the situation even though I'm mourning the man that I thought he was.
Zachary: Come here.
Fatima crawls up in his arms, he is holding Karter and cradling Fatima. He kissed her forehead once, he then kissed her twice on the lips calming her down before continuing.
Zachary: Babe, get some rest. We're going to work it out ok. I love you, now go to sleep.
She conceded and closed her eyes falling asleep in his arms.
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Fatima: Mommy you have to tell us if he reaches out to you, you need to come stay with us.
Monet: I'm not afraid of your father anymore baby. That was a long time ago and God does not give the spirit of fear.
Fatima: Why didn't you tell us the truth about him not being Niko's dad?
Monet: That's the only father he knew and despite yalls recent differences he was an excellent father to you.
Fatima: Our recent differences? Did you know that he tried to kill my brother and nephew? He wants to kill Zachary for no reason. He wants your grandchildren fatherless. What's wring with you?
Monet: That cant be true, he would never harm a child. Especially his grandchild. What proof do you have? Zachary and Niko chose the same life your dad did but his doesn't get grace?
Fatima: Grace? Maaa what does he have over you because I know it has to be something big for you to keep covering for him.
Monet: I'm not covering, I'm asking for proof. You show me proof and I'll kill him myself.
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