Filling your Daddy's Shoes

Chapter 9: Long Lost Daughter

Jay looked surprised, and He smiled.
"What?"

"Jay,This is your daughter Grayson. She was born after you left for the Army. And Remember Amy."

"Holy shit. I remember Amy. Hi Grayson."

Grayson walked out from behind Jay.
"Call me Gracie."

Jay looked back at Will.
"Ok,Where do you go to school Gracie?"

"Chicago High. My Mom she passed away a couple weeks ago. And Before she passed she told me about you. That you worked at District 21. She was never home. She was always out partying and I know I should've came a couple weeks ago. I was scared. I didn't know what would happen. I know Shane he's in my class but I only hang out with Reese."

"Gracie,I didn't know you existed til about five seconds ago. I'm sorry. I want a relationship with you. Gracie,I won't give up on you like your Mom did. I'll always be there for you."

Will walked out the room, and into the waiting room.

"Who's the girl Will?"

"Jay can explain."

Erin walked by the window and saw Grayson and Jay talking.
She walked in.

"Jay,Is there anything you'd like to explain?" Erin sounded a bit harsh.

"Er,This is my daughter Grayson. She is from my girlfriend when I was in High School. Her Mom she um passed away. And I am gonna raise her."

"Jay,You didn't know about her?"

"I didn't. I left for the Army when she was pregnant and We never got in touch again. Erin,You know I would've told you about her if I knew."

"I know. Hi Gracie! I'm Erin your Dad's fianceé."

Gracie stayed by Jay's bed.

Shane came walking in the room, and stared at Gracie.
"Uncle Jay,What is Gracie doing here?"

"She's my um Daughter."

Shane looked confused and surprised.
"That explains why she has the same last name as you."

"Grayson,You do?" asked Jay

"I guess."

Erin walked out the room and stared down at her ring.

"Erin,I knew. I just never told Jay because Amy said not too."

"Will,I'm not mad at him. I can't be because He didn't know."

"Do you love him?"

"Yeah. I love him to death. He's my best friend."

"The only thing you can do is be there for him and help him raise Grayson. Because I know he can raise a kid but He can't raise a girl alone."

"I will help him."

Grayson walked out the room and into the waiting room.

"Everyone this is Grayson or call her Gracie. She is Jay's daughter."

"Jay has a daughter since When?"
"Since 13 years ago."

December 19,2016

Grayson got out of her bed and walked towards the kitchen. She saw a note on the fridge.

"Grayson,Shane I left to go to the gym. There's food in the fridge. Erin is at her apartment. Call her or Hank if you are in trouble. ~Love Dad"

Grayson smiled,then she opened the fridge and grabbed the orange juice and the bacon. Shane stumbled out of his bed.

"Hey Gracie! What are you doing up?"

"The question is What are you doing up."

"I can't sleep. It's been one year since my Dad left for war. I'm getting worried."

"Well,I can't sleep either. Shane,I know how you feel. My Mom she never was home."

"You don't know how it feels. My Dad is overseas fighting a damn war so I can be home and go to school everyday. He's risking his life for those who could give a crap that he is. Gracie,I know you lost your Mom and I'm sorry."

Gracie walked over to Shane and hugged him.
"Don't explain. Shane,I'm sorry. I guess I shouldn't have said anything. What's Dad like?"

"He's awesome. He's raised me since I was four. And He's the best. Since he's your Dad it's different but He acts like he is my dad. Don't ever lie to him. Because He gets really pissed if you do. Gracie,Why didn't you ever say hi to Grant,Mikey and I?"

"You guys always hung out so I didn't wanna invade besides I had my friends. My Birthday is on Christmas!"

"Cool. Mine is on Fourth of July. Which is kinda cliché,considering my Dad is in the Army. But I like having mine in the summer."

"My birthday is fun but I get the same amount of presents considering it's Christmas too."

December 25,2016

Shane and Grayson ran into Jay and Erin's room and jumped on the bed even though they are both 14.

"Wake up! It's Christmas!"

"I'm up. I'm up." Jay sat up and Grayson and Shane sat down on the bed.

"Erin,wake up!" Jay budged her awake.

Erin sat up. The kids both ran into the living room and sat on the couch.

Erin and Jay both looked at each other.
"Merry Christmas Babe." Jay kissed her

"I love you." They both walk out the room.

Jay handed the two of them a box.

They both shook it.
Grayson ripped the paper open and saw it was a new phone. Shane ripped it open and saw a new phone.

"Thank you Daddy." Gracie hugged him

"Thanks Uncle Jay,Erin!" Shane hugged Erin and Jay

"Merry Christmas you two."

Shane threw his clothes on and out his coat on so Did Gracie then they both ran outside and started a snowball fight.

Shane chugged a snowball at Gracie.

"Hey!" Gracie threw hers at him

The snowball hit him in the face

They started throwing it back and forth.

"Happy Birthday Gracie!" said Hank

"Thank you."

Everyone walked into Hank's house.

"Merry Christmas Kevin!" said Adam

"Merry Christmas Kim."

"Dad,I love you."

Shane's computer started ringing. Everyone got quiet.

"Dad!" He yelled

"Hey son,I wanted to wish you Merry Christmas. I love you and I'll be home soon. Stay Safe Son. Jay,When I get home you and Me are hitting the range."

"Hey Kyle! I did it. I proposed." Erin held up her hand.

"You finally did it. I love you Jay. Thank you for raising Shane!"

"Bye Dad!"