A Second Chance

TLC special

"I can't believe my boys are seniors." Jessica says looking at the boys during breakfast.

"No more first day of school.. Well I guess they'll be a first day of college...
I hate seeing you guys grow up." Jessica's eyes fill with tears.

"Don't be upset, Jessie."

"Zach, I don't want you two to leave me!" She pouts.

"Mom, it's still the beginning of the school year."

"I know, it's just that you boys are officially seniors and Sam and James leave next week for their junior year of college! Everyone's getting so damn old!"

"We're not old.. You're definitely not old mom!" Zachary stands up and wraps his arms around her.

"Awe!" She smiles.

"We better get going." Michael stands up.

"Alright. Be good!"

"You too." Zachary kisses Jessica cheek.

"Haha, I'll try!"

***

One week later.

"Boys, be good!  Remember what I say.. Don't do anything that would disappoint your father and I.. and now Danny."

"We won't, mom."

"Your father is Always watching you!" Jessica points her finger at them.

"We'll be good, mommy." Sam smiles.

"Awe!  My babies!" Jessica hugs them both.

"Now go before you miss your flight."

Jessica holds her palms on their cheeks and just stares at them for a while.

*Sighs* "I love you boys."

"We love you too, mom."

***

Danny's POV.
While Danny was at work he got a call from his mother.

"Hey mom!  How have you been?"

"Good!  I um, I heard about Dorothy.  How is she?"

"She's doing okay.  It's a long recovery, but she's strong."

"Well that's good.  I've been wanting to go see her, I've just been so busy. She's definitely been in my prayers."

"Thank you.  I'll be sure and tell her and Jess that."

"Thank you.
Honey, I need to talk to you."

"Okay.  Well I'm on lunch right now."

"No, I need to tell you this in person.  It's not something I can say over the phone."

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah.. Yeah, I just need to speak with you."