What Now?

good news?

I woke up the next morning to the most beautiful sight. Maisie was led on top of Claire and Claire had her arms wrapped around the little girl. They looked like an ordinary mother and daughter. I smiled.

I blinked and opened my eyes to see Owen grinning at me. I looked and Maisie was laid on top of me. I knew I was never going to let her go. She had already been through so much and she was like my own daughter. As much as I always denied it, I had always wanted kids. When me and Owen got together I thought it would happen but then we broke up.  I never thought I would have any but  with Maisie here that dream now felt real. 

"Morning."

Owens whispers knocked me from my thoughts.

"Good morning."

"You look beautiful."

"I probably look like I just stepped out a pile of garbage."

"You don't. You also look like a real mother."

Owens words made me tingle inside. I felt a movement on top of me and Maisie lifted her head. 

"I'm so sorry!"

She started apologizing.

"Maisie. Its ok. Really."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. You needed to be held and Im never going to let you go."

She smiled and laid back down on my stomach.

"Brb."

I snuck out of bed and headed to the bathroom. When I came back both Maisie and Claire had fallen asleep. I put on some new clothes and headed outside just as my phone rang.

"Hello?"

"Hi is this mr. Grady?"

"Speaking."

"We have been trying to get a hold of your fiancée but she wont pick up."

"One, I haven't asked her yet. I am tonight and two both her and Maisie are sleeping."

"Oh ok. We just wanted to tell you the good news."

"Hit me."

"We have spoken to the court and they have granted you and Claire full custody of Maisie."

"That is amazing! Whats the catch?"

"Nothing. We will have a  social worker visit and speak to you and Claire. They will speak to Maisie and make sure she is ok with it and then you can be your own family."

"I have one last question."

"ok?"

"If I head down there now can I get that printed off."

"Of course. They are both ready. Cant we send them to you?"

"No, I am going to show Claire when I propose tonight."

"We will see you when you get here."

"Thank you."

I hung up the phone and a new energy ran through my veins. I left a note for the girls, Jumped in the car and headed for the town.

When I woke up Claire was already awake.

"Morning sweetie."

"Good morning."

We both got up, washed and changed when we found Owens note.

"Just going into town. Be back soon."