"When do you have to go back to LA?" Taylor asked quietly after they put Richard to bed. Adam had ended up staying for dinner and then they watched a movie because Richard was hard to say no to when he wanted something.
"After tomorrow." He replied and Taylor's face fell slightly. "I have the week off next week though. Do you think I could go to his birthday party?" He inquired, hopeful.
"I'd love it if you came." She smiled. "Should we tell him before that?"
"If you want to, yes." He spoke softly, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "You're an amazing mum." He commented and she shook her head.
"I could be better. I'm always out of town, I don't see him as much as I should. And I keep him a secret from the world, he can't go out in the middle of LA because no one knows about him." She sighed rubbing her forehead, sitting down next to him. "I wish it could've been easier, you know?"
"Beautiful things aren't easy. If you have to make sacrifices then you do. He's happy, Tay. You've done one hell of a job with him. He adores you." He said, reaching for her hand. She wrapped her arms around him and buried her face in his shoulder. He was stunned for a moment but he quickly held her in his arms tightly.
"I'm glad you're here." She whispered making him smile. He forgot the feeling of having her in his arms and it made him so happy to have her again. "He likes you, you know?" She raised an eyebrow at him. He laughed remembering how the kid hadn't let go of him that day. "I missed having you around."
"I missed having you around as well, Miss Swift." He told her. "Can we tell him tomorrow? I kind of want him to know."
"We can. He'll be really happy." She nodded and they stared at each other for a little too long before Taylor cleared her throat. "Well, it's getting late." She hinted.
"Yeah I should probably go." He stood up from the couch and followed her to the door. "I guess I'll see you tomorrow." He smiled.
"Yeah. I'll see you tomorrow." She told him and he gave her a quick hug before walking towards the elevator. He looked back at her and waved, smiling making her laugh. Taylor closed the door and leaned her back against it. It felt like everything was finally getting on tack and she couldn't be happier. She went to bed and fell asleep with a small smile on her face. Tomorrow was going to be a big day.
Taylor was awoken by hands on her face and giggles. She peeled her eyes open to see her green eyed son staring down at her. An instant smile spread across her face.
"Good morning, Mr. Richard." She tickled his belly and his beautiful giggles that Taylor labeled as one of her favorite sounds, better than any song sounded through the house.
They got off the bed and moved to the kitchen, so Taylor could make breakfast. They were sitting down, eating when the doorbell rang making Richard jump and Taylor laugh at him. She walked to the door and opened it to see the smile she loved.
"Hey. I didn't know you were coming now." She laughed looking down at her body. She was still wearing her cat pajamas. Her obsession with cats hadn't subsided. Meredith and Olivia were currently in New York being taken care of by Karlie. She had considered getting another cat but she already had to take care of two cats and Richard.
"Yeah, sorry. I was too excited." He admitted sending a smile to her face. He had been pacing around his hotel room wondering if he should go in the morning or wait but he couldn't do it anymore.
"Come in. We're having bacon and eggs as requested by Richard." She smiled, stepping aside. She closed the door when he walked in and heard Richard's voice calling her. "God! You're so impatient."
"He takes after you." Adam teased. Taylor rolled her eyes before entering the kitchen. "Hey, Ricky. What's up buddy?" He smiled.
"Adam!" The little kid yelled out, excited to see him.
"Hey, little man. How are you?" He asked, sitting down next to Taylor as she smiled at him.
"I'm good." He answered with his mouth full of food, earning a glare from Taylor. "Sorry." He looked down.
Taylor grabbed her phone and texted Adam asking if they should tell him now or wait until later. Adam nodded eagerly looking at her.
"Ricky? We have something to tell you." Taylor began and without thinking reached for Adam's hand that was resting on his thigh under the table. He took her hand, holding it in his tightly. He knew Taylor was nervous. He knew her even though they hadn't seen each other for a long time. "You know how mommy told you that your daddy had to go away?" Richard nodded, interested in the conversation. All he wanted was to know more about his daddy. "Well he's here." He looked confused, his eyebrows furrowing. "Adam's your daddy, baby." Taylor smiled softly. His eyes widened when his gaze fell onto Adam. He jumped out of his seat and ran to Adam, wrapping his little arms around his torso. Adam picked him up and set him on his lap, holding the little boy close to him.
Taylor had tears in her eyes. She watched the scene unfold in front of her. The look on both of their faces as they sat in a tight embrace was of pure happiness and Taylor knew that this was the right thing to do, it was what she should have done a long time ago. She felt Adam's hand on hers as he laced their fingers together after having let go of it to pick Richard. She smiled when he looked at her. The abundance of love she felt in her heart was insane. For anyone who looked at them in that moment, they would think they were the perfect family. And they may not be perfect, but they were family.
