Chasing Your Dreams

Cole's The Right Man

Miranda's pov

I sang my set for the crowd and they went crazy. I glanced back, imagining dad, smiling and cheering for me but... He's not here. Since he's on his own tour. I miss him. I lay down backstage as Cole goes on. I call dad since I know his opener is still playing. "Hey baby girl, how was your first concert without me?" "It was fun but then I looked back and you weren't there so it was a little bizarre." I hear him laugh on the other end then I hear my brother playing his sax. "Dad, is that Sean?" "Yeah. What do ya think. He's my new opener. The rest of the band plays and he sings then also plays his sax. That boy is really good." I smile. "He sure is." "I miss you, princess." "I miss you too, daddy." Cole is playing hey y'all. I smile, watching him. "Dad, thanks for helping me do this. I love performing." "Almost as much as your old man?" He asks. I laugh softly. "If not more."

Jason's pov

Britt walks out of the bus. "Hey I gotta go baby, but I'll talk to ya later, call me before bed?" "Ok dad. Love you." "Love you too sweetheart." I get off and walk over to my beauty queen. "Hey girl." She smiles. "How's she doing?" I laugh. "How'd you know I was talking to Miranda?" She wraps her arms around my neck, lacing her fingers together behind my head. "I'm the only one you call baby other than our girls, Jason."I smile and kiss her. "You know me too well baby." I hear Sean playing his saxophone to a slow song. I rest my hands on Brittany's hips. "I love you Brittany Layne." I whisper. "I love you too, Jason." I'm such a lucky man. Married to the most beautiful, most understanding, sweetest girl in the world, the father of three amazing little girls, living my dream. "I'm a lucky man." I whisper, kissing her.

Miranda's pov

3 months later*

I made it to another birthday. Cole is driving me back to Nashville. Dad wanted to celebrate. I'm excited to see him again. It's been forever. I hug Cole. "Oh Cole, you complete me." I say. He smiles and kisses my head after parking in dad's drive. I've moved into Cole's house. Obviously my parents hate to let go of me but I'm growing up. I'm grown up really. "We're here." He says then kisses me again.

Jason's pov

I can't believe Cole wants to propose. Although it ended badly before, this time I know it will be okay. Cole is a perfect man for my daughter. He's also a Georgia boy so props to that. I walked out of our room to the kitchen. Brittany finished the cake. "I'm gonna go get the girls." I say, kissing her cheek. She looks worried. "Are you sure Cole's right for her? I don't want a repeat of last time." She bites her lip. "I know without a shadow of a doubt the guy marrying my daughter will make a great husband." "Ok." She says, smiling. I go outside and they were already here. She jumped out and ran over to hug me. "How's my camo princess doin'?" "Great dad, where ya goin'?" "Gettin' the girls for the party. Happy birthday." "Thanks dad!" She runs inside with Cole on her heels. I jump in my truck and take off to Jess's place. I get the girls and we discuss times. "Tell her I said happy birthday." "I will, Jess. Come on girls." We get back home.

Miranda's pov

"I love you more." Cole whispers. "No I love you more." I say, hiding a laugh. He taps my nose. "I love you more." He says. Dad gets back with Keely and Kendyl. "Hey guys." "Hey sis! Happy birthday!" Kendyl says hugging me.

*later*

We were doing presents. "There's one more present." Dad says. "Yeah!" Cole says, smiling. "I'll go get it. He goes outside, I guess to his truck. "Guys it's just my 21st birthday. What's so exciting?" I say laughing. Dad laughs and stands up. "That reminds me." He walks into the kitchen. "Close your eyes." I roll my eyes and close them. Seconds later, he puts a beer in my hand. "Now you're legal." I roll my eyes.

Jason's pov

"Boy you know I ain't a lightweight." I forgot she considers Coors light a lightweight beer! Everyone laughs. "Oh hush. It's still good." I say, rolling my eyes. Just then Cole walks back in.

Miranda's pov

Cole grabs my hand. Dad takes the beer. "Here." He says, handing me a small cube shaped present. I unwrap it and my eyes go wide. He opens it. "Miranda will you marry me?" Tears fill my eyes. "Cole!" I'm scared after Mo. "Dad... Can... Can I talk to you in the kitchen?" We go to the kitchen. "I'm scared dad. Especially after Mo and I got married. That turned into a big mess." He rests his hands on my shoulders. "Mo and Cole are two totally different people. Mo wasn't mature enough to be married to you. Cole is." I bite my lip. "It's gonna be okay." He says. I smile.

Jason's pov

She runs out of the kitchen, screaming Cole's name. "Yes! I'll marry you!" I smile in the doorway and Britt walks over. She kisses my cheek and I wrap my arm around her waist. "Love you girl." "Love you too."