His Forever Flame

43. Making Up

He went to their door and knocked softly. Lauren was still in the floor crying. "Lauren... please baby open the door and talk to me," he pleaded.

"Go away," she said.

"I'm not doing that and you know it. Open the door please."

Lauren ignored him as more tears flowed. She didn't know what to do or think.

Jay used his weight and shoved and pushed on the door. He knew it was locked and if he broke it oh well. He had to get to his wife.

Lauren could feel him and knew if she didn't open it, they would be doorless. She got up and unlocked it twisting the knob at the same time he pushed hard. She couldn't help the little laugh that escaped seeing him almost fall.

Jay heard it and thought it was a decent sign. "Please... let's talk," he said walking towards her.

Lauren backed away. She was still hurt and upset. "Talk," she said quietly holding her hand up to stop him from coming any closer. She'd listen but she needed some space at the moment.

Jay nodded and took a breath. "Voight asked me to go find her tonight. She left at lunch and never came back. " was worried. I told him no that I wouldn't, but he insisted that I was the only one she'd listen to. She was all he had left. The only way to keep him sane was to find her. So I did it. I didn't want to; I had no ulterior motive except to get her for him. She played the sob story card and hugged me before I could stop her which is why I smelled like her I guess. It wasn't until we were almost back to Voight's did I realize she'd played me. I know you're hurt and I get it, but I would never ever intentionally hurt you and I don't wanna lose you baby."

Just then Jayla woke fussy. Lauren walked past him without saying anything to get her. She believed him but she needed some time. She went into the nursery. "Hey baby girl. You're ok. Let's go back to sleep," she cooed sitting down and rocking her.

She softly sang to her and in just a little bit Jayla was back asleep. She laid her down and tucked her in. She knew Jay would be waiting to talk to her but she really didn't know what to say yet.

She went back to their room and crawled in bed. He was sitting there waiting on her just like she thought.

"She ok?" He asked.

Lauren nodded; "Yea she's back asleep."

"Good," he said fiddling with his hands. "Lauren... I really am sorry and didn't mean to hurt you. I was just doing a job."

"I know and I believe you, but I meant it too Jay when I said I didn't want you having anything to do with her."

"I know and I'm sorry. It won't happen again."

Lauren nodded. She knew deep down it was almost impossible for him not to have anything to do with her, but she really didn't want him around Erin at all. That night they went to sleep. Things weren't perfect but they were ok at least.

The next day was Saturday and he was glad to be off. He wanted Lauren just to himself to make up for last night. He text Kelly to see if they could come over and keep the twins for a bit. When he got a positive reply, he went to make breakfast.

Just as he was finishing he heard the twins waking. He pushed breakfast aside and went to get them.

"Good morning little ones," he cooed picking them both up. Jayden was wide awake and Jayla was just waking up. She took after her mama and was not a morning person he thought.

He changed them both and went to see if Lauren was up as Jayden started eating his fist.

Lauren was just starting to wake up having heard them. "Hey little loves," she cooed stretching and sitting up."