Second Chance (Barry Kerch adoption) (Shinedown romance)

Chapter 4: Short Tour

(Info on the point of views: i am going to start switching between Eric and Cora with input from Barry. It will say either C or E depending on who's point of view it is coming from and if it is Barry's it will say Barry)

E point of view

It's hard to believe that Barry has a kid. We have been friends for years and have never mentioned her before. I noticed he always seemed distracted whenever we played in his hometown, but all of us just figured it was because of his wife dying and the pressure of being back in the place it happened. I am glad he is reunited with her. She is very pretty and she seems sweet. It felt right to hug her and hold her. I feel a protectiveness over her. I know she is only 12 and I will respect that. I hope that these feelings pass. Barry looked at me questionable when I was hugging her that's why I let go of her. I'm married I shouldn't feel this way towards Cora. I shouldn't feel this way towards a 12 year old.

BK POV

I can't believe I finally have my little girl back. I swear I will never let that bastard near her again and if I ever find out who he is I am going to kill him. I wish her mom would have told me about her, and would have let me have a choice in raising her. I could have protected her from all the harm that has came to her. Just in the past 24 hours she has been through more than any of us guys. I hope Cora lets me be the best parent I can be now that I know about her.

C POV

I can't believe in just the last 24 hours I have a family. Barry just told me we are going on tour. I am excited to see what all touring is about and to meet their fans.

Fast forward to their first show

We are backstage. Dad and the guys are getting ready for their show, I don't have anything to do so I am exploring the arena. I feel a hand on my shoulder, so I turn ready to punch who ever was behind me. I have gotten a lot more jumpy in the last 24 hours. I quickly turned around seeing one of my best friends, Jeff Hardy. I instantly calmed down knowing that I wasn't going to be hurt.

"Jeff! I have missed you."

"Hey, princess. What are you doing here? Did Ms. Anderson bring you? Where is she?"

"I got adopted. My dad found me and adopted me. How have you been and the family been?" Making sure not to tell him what had happened in the last 24 hours knowing that will only upset him and worry him.

"We got a divorce. It has been messy, but other than that I am doing ok. Matt is doing good, Reby and him are expecting another little boy."

"Really? They still haven't gotten their little girl yet?" Knowing Matt wants a little girl although the only people that know is me and Reby.

"Nope, but can you really see Matt having a little girl?"

"Yes, he would be so protective and she would have him wrapped around her finger."

It would be amazing to see Matt again. I haven't seen him since the orphanage took everyone to a show with backstage passes.

"Yeah, she would have him playing dress up and doing his make up and tea parties."

"We should all go out and do something. Catch up on what all has happened the past couple of years."

"Yeah, we should. Well, I have to go. Give me your number and maybe you can come up and stay with me for a bit if you want. It gets kinda lonely at the house now that Matt and Reby have their boys to take care of."

"Sure, and yeah, I can imagine, I will see after the show right?"

"Nah sadly not, I have to fly back out tonight, but I will see you again soon."