'I Promise' {T.F. Fan Fiction} (COMPLETED) (EDITING)

Memories

This part was suggested by bossbrianna5 thx so much for the idea!

Tanner's POV

Sadly, Mia has to go to New Jersey for a family event, which means I'm going to be all alone with Nevaeh and a puppy. At least I get to spend more time with Nevae.

Mia is pretty bumped that both me and Nevaeh can't come. As much as I would love to, Nevaeh is too small, and too young to be going on a plane. She's only 3 weeks old. And then we would have to find someone to watch Lucky for a weeks.

"Are you sure you have everything?" We were waiting for her plane to board, and I was worried she didn't have anything "Yes Tanner, I have everything I need. Why are you so worried, I should be the worried one. You're going to be all alone for a week, with Nevaeh and Lucky" She said nervously chuckling. Mia has been holding Nevae, ever since we left the house. I put my arm around her shoulder, and made her lean against me "We'll be just fine, don't worry. I'll call you everyday, and give you an update" She sighed and nodded her head "I'm gonna miss you too" She said looking down at Nevaeh "We'll miss you too" I kissed her forehead "Flight 31A to New Jersey from California is now boarding" Me and Mia both got up, and she was kissing Nevaeh's head. She looked up at me, and she had tears in her eyes. I brought her into a hug, and she started to cry a bit "Don't cry love, you'll be back home before you know it" "I-I know" I pulled away from her, and kissed her on the lips "You're going to miss your plane" "It wouldn't be the end of the world" She gently passed Nevaeh to me, and grabbed her suitcase. "I love you both so much" She said "We love you too" She gave me a peck on the lips, and kissed Nevaeh's forehead once again, and started walking to her gate. Before she went into the gate, she looked back, and blew us a kiss. I blew one day, and she walked away. I looked down at Nevaeh, and she was starting to fall asleep "Well, it's just you and me now kid. How about we go home? Huh?"

It's nighttime and we just got home. I took Nevaeh out of her car seat, and walked to the door. I unlocked the door, and was immediately greeted by Lucky. He was starting to grow bigger, and he's been great around Nevaeh. I pet him for about a minute, and walked into the kitchen. I held Nevaeh in one arm, and with the other, I opened the fridge door. I took a baby bottle out, and put it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. I was bouncing Nevae up and down, trying to keep her occupied. When the microwave dinged, I opened it up, and put some milk on my arm, to see if it was warm enough. It was perfect temperature. I but the bottle in front of Nevaeh's mouth, and she started to drink her bottle. I walked into her room, and sat down on the little rocking chair, right next to her crib.

She finished her bottle, and I just burped her. I knew she was a good baby, but I didn't know she was this good. She hasn't been very fussy at all today. I got up from the rocking chair, and stood in front of her crib, it was about 10:30, and she needs to sleep. I looked down at her, and she was staring up at me. She had my eyes, but had some of Mia's, and mine features. She had Mia's nose, my lips, and Mia's hair. Perfect combination. As I was looking at her, I started to wonder if Riley was a girl or boy. I once had a dream about my future. It was a long time ago, I had a wife, but who's face I can't remember. We had a son, so in my mind, I always thought I would have a boy. I looked down at Nevaeh again, and she sleeping soundly in my arms. I started to tear up. Why you may ask? Because if Mia never had that surgery, we would have Nevaeh, and Nevaeh brings me so much happiness in my life. Same goes for me, if her dad never took that job, she would've never left New Jersey, and would've never met. This might sound so cliché, but I can't imagine my life without Mia. Would I still be with Madison? Would I even be with someone? What would my life be, without Mia? She gives me a purpose to wake up in the morning, and Nevaeh gives me purpose to act like a father. Now I am full blown crying. Somehow, my crying hasn't woken up Nevaeh. I sniffled, and tried to stop crying "I-I love you s-so m-much, you have n-no idea. I know y-you can't understand my right now, but I just want t-to let you know, that I-I'll always love you, n-no matter what. Even if y-you're in your rebellious teenage years, a-and you're moody and in a fit, and you pick up a fight with me, just know that even if it seems we aren't in the best terms, that I love you. I will love you, till the day I die, and hopefully that won't be soon, I'm only 18, almost 19, and I will make many mistakes, and I hope you won't be disappointed in me when I do. You're older sibling, I think they might be a boy, he is looking down at you right now, and he's always going to protect you. Me, your mom, and Riley, are all going to protect you. You have many people, that you have yet to meet, and they'll always be here for you, just know that, you're never alone. So don't ever try to sneak out of the house, because I will be like a hawk around you" I gently caressed her head "I love you, sweet pea" I kissed her forehead, and gently put her into the crib. I turned around to see Lucky, sitting in the doorway. I slowly walked up to him, and picked him up "You will not tell your mom about this, you hear me?" Lucky let out a tiny bark, and licked my face. I laughed and walked into the hallway. I put my hand on the door handle, and slowly closed the door, careful to not make it slam, and wake up Nevaeh.

What a night.