Peace by Piece-Rucas

Peace by Forgiveness.

"Have you heard from her?" Riley questioned while filling out some paperwork.

No, not yet. But, it is what it is.

"Don't give me that momma's boy. Have you tried to call her?"

There was no answer from the other end of the phone and she couldn't help but sigh.

"You are one stubborn man Lucas Friar."

As if you didn't love me for that reason.

"Not when it comes to your mother. I know you said you'd choose me, but I don't want you to have to do that."

She'll talk to me eventually. I know my mom she's almost as stubborn as I am.

"Almost. Isn't stubbornness like a sin?"
The vet laughed lightly and smiled, wishing he was with her right now.

Hey is Charlie still getting Emily this weekend?

"As far as I know. But, if not I lined up my mom so we could still go on this mystery vacation."

Do I sense a little animosity Ms. Matthews?

"No, not animosity. The other 'osity' curiosity."

It's a surprise for a reason.

"Blah, blah, blah." Riley relaxed in her chair and crossed her legs, "I'm excited though. I haven't gone on a trip since spring break after high school."

You deserve a break.

"I get one every other weekend."

As opposed to the last 4 years where you've been raising Em by yourself. I think you can spoil yourself a little. I guarantee you'd keep her for the weekend when Charlie would ditch before you had a reason to go out.

"I wouldn't have had it any other way." She replies without hesitation.

And that's why I love you. I'll see you tonight.

"I love you Mr. Friar, be careful."

I love you too.

Riley sighed and sat up straighter in her chair since she was sure she was about to slide out of it. Lucas approached her with an idea to get out of town for a few days when he came back from his parent's house on Sunday. She had no idea where they were going but loved his spontaneity so she didn't dare question it. The brunette was pretty surprised when all Lucas said about the discussion he had was 'I would choose you'.

It confused her then, and she would be lying if it didn't stump her even now. All she could think was Lucas giving up the woman who raised him for her, and she wasn't going to allow that to happen. Hence all the pushing and nagging she had been doing throughout the entire week. The green eyed man never got angry, in fact he laughed at her many attempts.

Lucas had made himself a permanent fixture in their household. He'd stayed over every night since the failure that was the 'family barbecue'. Speaking of the barbecue, seeing Lucas again sparked many emotions for Missy, including jealousy. They had to block her number, and the brunette found herself being grateful that he had been staying with her.

That was a fun little 3 days for them, eventually she had asked him to not tell her when Missy would text or call. She trusted Lucas, but past experiences have always made her uneasy in situations similar to this one-granted this was her first one where the man was honest about what was going on. The green eyed man obliged as usual, giving her everything she wanted and without even being prompted went to AT&T and got her number blocked.