Matt's POV
I watched Nick playing quietly on the living room floor, his little hands gripping his toy truck a little too tightly. He glanced up at me, eyes wide, and my chest tightened. Four years old, unable to speak clearly yet... and he still struggles with the idea of calling Skylar "Mommy."
Matt: "Hey, buddy... you okay?"
Nick: silent, looking down at the truck
Skylar: kneeling beside him "He's fine, Matt. He just... misses what he had before."
Matt: "I know. I miss it too." I rubbed my neck. "Nick used to call Ava 'Mommy.' Now... he's having to get used to this."
Skylar: softly "I understand. I love him, Matt. I want him to feel safe, not like he's losing anyone."
Matt: "He's not losing anyone... but it's hard for all of us." My thoughts drifted to Ava. I hadn't seen her in days, and yet... she was never far from my heart. I shouldn't feel this way. She's moved on, she has her twins. I have Skylar. But it doesn't make it easier.
Nick: looks up at me, trying to say something, mumbling
Matt: "It's okay, buddy... you can take your time." I smiled softly, ruffling his hair. "Mommy... Skylar... she's here. And she loves you."
Skylar: encouragingly "That's right, Nick. I'm Mommy now, and I'll always take care of you."
Nick: quietly, still hesitant
Matt: sighing, speaking gently "It's okay... it'll take time. I know it's confusing. We'll get through this together."
Skylar: "You're doing great, Matt. He'll come around."
Matt: quietly to himself, thinking about Ava "I just... wish she could see him too. He'd still call her Mommy if she were here."
Skylar: noticing my silence, softly "Matt... you love her, I know. But right now, focus on us. Focus on Nick. You've got a family here that needs you."
Matt: nodding reluctantly, watching Nick play again "Yeah... I know. I'll be here. For him. For us."
I took a deep breath, forcing myself to smile. My heart still ached for Ava, but my son needed me, and Skylar needed me too. I'd have to push my feelings aside, for now. But part of me... part of me would always carry the memory of what Ava meant.
Matt: For me Ava will mean everything even though were separated, but now nick is important in my life and making sure he talks well.
Nick: Keeps playing with toy truck looking at Matt smiling, keeping silent.
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Forever Meant for You.
Romance✨ Every great love has a beginning. Not every love has an ending. ✨ Matt never expected to fall so hard for Rose, the quiet girl who captured his heart back in high school. Their love felt effortless, the kind of bond that could withstand anything...
