I'm a Cop Book 3 ✔

Chapter 20: Birthday Gifts

Eric's POV
I left the room after that. I needed to give them some time alone. Next thing I know we're all in black tuxes at a grave. Oliver, Ryder, Nhemo, Lenny, Van and I were all there.

"Why is daddy crying?" Nhemo asked frowning as I held his hand and glanced at Lenny who was being held by Van. I didn't know how to answer him.

"He's just upset. He'll be okay." I glanced at Oliver who said these words.

Nhemo nodded frowning and Oliver ruffled his hair making Nhemo giggle. Ryder took Nhemo away from me.

"Let's get some ice cream fishy." Ryder said Nhemo pouted as Oliver glared at him.

"Yeah, that's a good idea. Hey!" I said to get Lenny and Van's attention who turned towards me. "Wanna go out for ice cream?" I asked and Van glanced at Lenny who sniffled but nodded.

We all headed to the ice cream place. Ryder stole Nhemo's cherry off his ice cream and soon we all forgot about what happened before. We we're all laughing with Nhemo's reaction.

"You didn't ask! Gimme it back!" Nhemo said hitting his chest but Ryder only smirked as we laughed.

"Your punches are weak and it's in my stomach." Ryder said.

"Oh yeah?!" Nhemo hit his face and Ryder held his nose glaring as we gasped only to laugh harder.

"Oops." Nhemo said and slipped down under the table appearing on Lenny's lap to get away from Ryder.

"I'll get you later." Ryder said running his nose and Nhemo stuck out his tongue before licking his ice cream.

"Leave the poor boy alone." Oliver said as his phone vibrated next to me.

He pulled it out answering and I guess accidentally putting it on speaker since we all heard Wyatt yell.

"Be right back they say!" Wyatt yelled and huffed.

"Actually Oliver said that." Ryder said before eating his ice cream.

"I thought Oliver answered?" Wyatt said.

"Your on speaker." I laughed and it was silent for a while.

"Hiiii." Nhemo said leaning over to yell then Wyatt hung up making us laugh as Nhemo pouted. "That's just rude." he grumbled.

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I took Ryder and Oliver back to their dorm. Wyatt was long gone which I'm sure Oliver was probably feeling a bit guilty. I kissed him goodbye and made my way home.

Before I knew it I woke up to my phone playing a birthday song. Which meant only one thing, it was Oliver's birthday. A smile crept it's way on my lips and I opened my eyes to see Sammie glaring down at me holding up my phone. I chuckled taking it and started to get ready.

Oliver never told me what he wanted for his birthday. Every time I asked he'd change the topic or pretend like I didn't say anything.

I headed to his house since I knew he'd be over there for his birthday. He's turning eighteen so this is special, like sweet sixteen special but different. He's finally an adult pretty much.

"Hey." I said grinning and Oliver blushed as I held roses up. "Happy birthday." I said leaning in to kiss his head only for him to open the door all the way to show his mother making me clear my throat standing straight.

I said hello to his mom and walked in. I was surprised their wasn't other people here. Guess it will be later on though. Mrs. Prince told me all about how today was planned and that I had to make sure to protect Oliver.