Morning came and Chase woke up. He looked at his watch and somewhat it was 6:00 am. He ran a hand through his hair and stood up and went to the kitchen. He open the fridge and took 2 eggs and started cooking it. At the same time, he did some pancakes for Brigit.
In the meantime Brigit woke up by the smell of pancakes. She ran to her moms bedroom and started hopping up and down until Zoey woke up.
"Brigit, what's going on?". Zoey asked as she yawned.
"I smell pancakes, I smell pancakes!". Brigit said excitedly.
Zoey sat up rubbing her eyes.
"Pancakes?". She asked and Brigit nodded.
She though for a moment and then gasped.
"Chase!?". Zoey said as she quickly stood up and rushed downstairs, with Brigit following close behind. When she got downstairs she saw Chase making fresh orange juice, as the rest of the food layed on the table. She notice that he was in his same clothes from yesterday. She slowly made her way to the kitchen and stood in the doorway.
"Chase?". She asked surprised at what she saw.
Chase turned around.
"Zoey? Did I wake you up?". He asked.
"No, but you woke up Brigit here with that sweet pancake smell". Zoey smiled down at her daughter who nodded in agreement.
Chase kneeled down to see Brigit.
"You like pancakes, don't you?". Chase asked teasingly.
"I do, I do!". Brigit said excitedly.
"Well, why don't you try some?". Chase said as he picked her up and sat her on a high chair.
"Wow! It has a happy face! I never had pancakes with happy face". Brigit said as she started eating.
Chase turned to see Zoey and saw that her eyes were getting puffy. A tear streamed down her cheek, but when she saw Chase looking at her, she quickly wiped it away.
"I have to get ready for work". Zoey said as she quickly made her way to the living room and Chase went after her.
"Zoey? I'm sorry, I didn't mean to make you cry". Chase sincerely apologize.
Zoey turned to see him.
"You didn't do anything. I'm just, sad that Richard is not here with us anymore". Chase looked at Zoey apologetic.
"Zoey I'm sorry I'm saying this, but there's no way I'm letting you go to work like this. You need some time to relax and pull your self together". Chase said, looking deep into her eyes.
"But, I need to work, I have a family to take care". Zoey replied coming down some steps.
"I'll take care of everything, while I'm here". Chase said putting a hand on Zoey's shoulder.
""I couldn't possibly let you do that Chase, I mean, this is my problem, not yours, so I have to take care...". Zoey began explain but Chase interrupted.
"Shh... I'm glad to be helping you out Zo, so don't feel ashamed. Now come with me and have breakfast". Chase said as he invited her to come with him.
She sighted and followed Chase to the kitchen. He pulled her chair, for her to sit and he returned to the counter to finish making the orange juice.
"Wow this tastes really good". Zoey said as she took another bite.
"Delicious!". Brigit added looking up. Her face was covered in chocolate. Chase smiled and took a glass of juice and placed it next to Zoey's plate.
