A Second Chance

Doofus

The next morning Jessica made a big breakfast for everyone.
She was feeling very emotional. She was so proud of the boys for this great accomplishment, but she was sad because this now meant that the next step was college.

"Another one of our boys is graduating, Sammy. We did so good.. He's a good boy. They all are... Even Samuel." Jessica giggles.

"Hey baby! Ready for today?"

*Sighs* "Yeah.."

"It's a happy day. I know it's hard, but it's good. Our boys are graduating!"

"Yes they are." She smiles.

"Oh and ten more days until our one year anniversary."

"One year! That went by so fast!"

"I know.. I love you, baby."

"I love you more." She smiles and kisses his lips.

"Good morning!"

Jessica turns and smiles.
"Oh my baby! Good morning, handsome!" Jessica hugs Michael.

"How on earth is my baby boy graduating today?" She says holding his cheeks in her hands.

Michael smiles and Jessica tears up.

"Your father would be so proud of you... He is proud of you."

Michael's eyes tear up and Jessica gives him a hug.

**

"Zachary Huston."

"Woo! That's my boy!" Jessica stands up and claps her hands.

"What's happening?" Grayson asks Danny.

"Your big brother's graduating! Look, there's Zach!"

"Yay! Go Zach!" He shouts and claps his hands.

**

"Michael Shepard."

"Oh my baby.." Jessica watches him grab his diploma and walk across the stage.

"That's our boy, Sammy." She says with tears in her eyes.

"Mommy, that's Mikey!"

Jessica chuckles and takes Grayson from Danny.
"Yes it is, baby."

**

After graduation they had a party for them at the house.

"Grandma, I'm so happy you could make it!"

"Oh Zachary, I wouldn't have missed it for the world!  I'm sorry about-"

"No." Zachary nods.

"We don't need to talk about the past.  It's okay."

Zoe smiles softly and Zachary hugs her.

Danny walks over and says, "Hey Zach, your mother's calling you."

"Oh okay.  I'll see you later."

"Okay, baby." Zoe smiles.

"Mom, I wanted to talk to you."

"About what?"

"I've been thinking and I'd like to meet my dad... You know.. The real."

"Oh!  Heh... Okay.  I'll try and get ahold of him and explain everything.. He's a really nice guy, Daniel."