addison // jack avery

Part 66

norah appeared at the doorway just as we parted, she smiled sheepishly as she looked like she wanted to ask something. 

n- can we get some ice cream pleeeeeeease

jack looked at me and asked if it was okay. 

a- you're her father, your decision. 

j- i don't see why not

we all went down to the ice cream parlor down the street, it was norah's favorite. when we sat down and jack ordered, norah smiled at me. we got our icecream and she took one bite before speaking. 

n- so mommy, you know how you said you live with people you love, like aunty chrissy and aunty tate?

i nodded, wondering what she was getting at. 

n- well because you love daddy, and he said he loves you, is he going to live with us now and i can have some brothers?

i choked on my ice cream, in shock of what just came out of my child's mouth. luckily jack had an answer. 

j- baby, i want nothing more than to spoil you, bewith you always, but we need to give momma some time to think. but i want totell you both something, as my baby girl, and my fiancée, i love you both morethan anything and i will do anything to have you both in my life 

he called me his fiancee? he must've seen the ring, i didn't mind being called that, as we basically are but it still felt weird hearing after years. 

when we were walking home, norah showed jack all her favorite places and stores. he bought her new things which i tried to stop but he insisted. i saw her smile as he handed her the new gifts and she looked at them. 

we got home and it was getting late, very late. christina had made dinner and it was ready to eat. we all took a plate and ate it quickly, norah was yawning between bites. tate offered to put her to bed while jack and i could talk. 

he was seated across from me and took my hand, just like he did when he proposed. he ran his thumb over my ring and smiled. 

j- i noticed you haven't taken off either....?

a- i couldn't

j- i know the situation is different now, but i want to let you know that i don't blame you for anything adds, i understand. 

a- really?

j- can you forgive me?

a- for what?

j- for not coming after you, everyone made me think you needed time and soon it stuck. if i had known it was this-

a- jack, you're here now, that's all that matters to me 

t- sorry to interrupt guys but light wants you both

the mood was taken and we both got up, going up to norah's room. we walked in and she sat up, smiling at us both. i sat on the left of her and jack sat on the right. i ran my fingers through her hair which made her smile. 

n- mommy aren't you going to sing?

i forgot completely and felt nervous now that jack was here. i connected her speakers and played the melody to 'i depend on you', i hummed along as she sang the words. jack looked shocked but in love as i smiled at norah singing. he sang along softly. 

norah looked shocked and turned her attention to jack as they sang together. 

n- he is my daddy

i kissed her cheek as they continued and walked out, leaning against the wall in the hallway. i could hear the song finish and jack saying goodnight. 

n- daddy please don't leave

j- light, i will always be with you. right in here. 

i heard the door shut and looked up to see jack standing there with glossy eyes. he sat beside me and we watched the world through the windows. the lights on the buildings of new york shone right into our apartment and our faces were illuminated with them. 

jack shifted and sat in front of me, taking my hands in his once again. 

j- i'm so proud of the life you've given norah, thank you

a- she should be with you though

j- well why don't you both move back to los angeles?

a- jack, i don't think anything would be nicer but norah's life is here, her school, friends. 

j- but her family

a- i know, let me think about it?

j- of course

jack is flying out tonight, he has rehearsals back in la. i've barely seen him this sad, he looks up at norah's door before saying goodbye to everyone. our hug last longer than others and when we part i feel like a piece of me is missing again. 

j- i'll see you soon, i promise

he was gone, i watched below as his uber drove off and down the street. norah is going to be heartbroken, and i stopped it. 

-three am- 

i woke up to norah crying in the room beside me, sobbing. i rushed in and her eyes were tear-stained and puffy. i ran to her side and she fell into my lap, crying more. i ran my nails through her hair and she calmed down, but still sniffled. 

a- what's wrong light?

n- he left me momma, he doesn't care about us

a- yes he does, he didn't want to leave

n- then why did he?

a- because he has to work, and i've told you about your daddy's job

she nodded but didn't stop the tears. 

a- hey norah?

n- yes mommy?

a- do you want to meet your uncles?