T H I R T Y - N I N E

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December

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December

"Are sure you're going to be okay?" Harry asked Catalina, who was leaning against the headboard while feeding Luna. He was putting on his long, black coat on top of his corduroy trousers and his long sleeve, red jumper.

"For the millionth time, yes," she laughed.

For once in his life, Harry actually called up his father and chatted to him briefly over the phone. George wanted to meet up, but couldn't since he was in Los Angeles doing a business deal that was delayed for over a month. He arrived in London a few days ago, and called Harry to see if they could meet. Though he was reluctant, Harry eventually agreed. Deep down, he was curious to know why his father suddenly showed up.

"What are you going to do?" Harry asked her. He was stalling.

"I have to pick up Arlo in a few, and then maybe I'll go down to the shop, but I'm not sure. You should get going, though. Don't want to be late," she smiled at him.

Harry groaned. "If I have to."

"Don't be such a baby. Everything is going to be fine," she reminded him.

"I know," he nodded, walking towards her. "I love you," he gave her a kiss. He then kissed Luna's forehead while she was still eating, "And I love you, my little darling."

"Say bye daddy," Catalina took her daughter's hand and raised it in a wave.

"Don't make this harder."

"You'll be fine," she repeated, "I love you."

"Love you!" He called back as he walked away.

* * * * * *

Harry wouldn't say it out loud, but he was nervous as fuck.

The relationship that he's had with his father hasn't been the best. The only things he was grateful to him for was the fact that he helped bring him into this world and that he mostly got his mother's genes.

After George left Anne when their kids were young, it took Harry years to realize that he never really needed him in his life. But, deep down, he knew that having his father's approval was important to him. Now that he's older, married and a father of two, he couldn't care less. He can't fully understand why he chased George for so long, and why it's taken him so long to fully forgive him.

Opening the door of the cafe, Harry let a woman with a child go inside first before entering himself. His green eyes looked over the room. Then they landed on a figure that was sat in a booth close to the window.

Breathing deeply, his feet carried him towards the table. When he arrived, George sensed a presence and looked up. "Hi," Harry spoke.

"Oh, uh, hi. Do you want to sit down?" He gestured to the seat in front of him.

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