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I woke up to hear Zoey crying in her little bed. I opened my eyes to see Fergal, holding Zoey. I closed my eyes as I listened to what Fergal was saying to her.

"Shhh, don't cry my Little Zo. Don't wake Mommy up. She's already so, so mad at me. And rightfully so. I screwed up. Like bad. I'm sorry I wasn't here to see you come into this world. I was being selfish and I didn't pay attention to your Mom and I shouldn't have went on tour. But I'm not leaving you guys now. Not ever.

You look so much like your Mom, Zo. You're so beautiful, just like your Mom. I hope your Mom and I can just get through this and be great parents for you and your siblings. And I'm going to protect you and your Mom with everything in me. Even if she doesn't like it.

I just love you and your Mommy so much. One day I gotta tell your Mom that I didn't wanna break up with her when she was in the hospital. Mandy made me break up with her. She wanted to kill you guys. So I protected you two. Well, I didn't even know you were a thing, little one.

You know, you're a great listener, Zo. I love you so much. Time for you to go to sleep."

Fergal said, putting Zoey back in her crib. I quickly wiped the tears from my eyes and pretended to be asleep. How the hell could I stay mad at him?