Back to normal

I'm gonna make this work

As Fletch walked home with Mac he wondered if he was dreaming
"Jac Naylor" he said to himself "me and Jac Naylor" he shook his head "Wow"
He couldn't believe that after all this time they were finally together.
He'd told her he loved her. She hadn't said it back but he could live with that.
Turning into his street he saw Bill and Maggie just getting out of their car. Mac also saw them and nearly took Fletch's arm off pulling on his lead towards his adoring owners.
"Baby" screamed Maggiie bending down to greet him "have you been a good boy for Uncle Fletch?"
"He's been fine" Fletch answered "I think we've tired him out"
"We?" Asked Bill "thought the kids were away"
"They are"
"So?" Bill enquired
" I took him to the beach and the park with my friend from work" Fletch grinned
"Not the one you've been mooning over for months?"
Ah yes. Fletch had vague recollections of him, Bill and a bottle of whisky one night. He had told Bill about Jac
"Actually yes it was her"
"And?"
Fletch chuckled "I never kiss and tell Bill"
Bill laughed "so there is some kissing to tell about?"
Fletch just grinned
"Well I'm pleased for you mate"
"Mac is completely besotted with her. He'll do anything she asks"
"Well I need to meet this girl" Bill said "'cos he
always takes bugger all notice of me"
"I think he's a ladies man" Fletch gestured over to where Mac was sitting patiently waiting for Maggie.
Just then Nat's parents pulled up in their 7 seater with the Fletchlings
There was a chorus of "hi Dad"s lots of fussing over Mac and a lot of thank yous to Nat's mum and dad
Normal life was resuming but some things were never going to be the same again Fletch mused.
"Come on then you lot let's get in and sorted"
Back at Jac's she was aware that she was walking round with a stupid grin on her face. He'd only been in her house for a couple of hours and he'd only been gone 45 minutes but already the house felt empty without him.
It was going to be difficult the next day at work.
Jac was just settling down in bed when her phone rang. She saw it was Fletch and felt a little buzz inside
"Hi Fletch. Missing me already?"
"Obviously. Just wanted to thank you for a great weekend and to say good night"
"It has been a great weekend hasn't it"
"Best ever" he said quietly "just sorry I had to leave so soon"
"So is Mac back with his owners then?"
"Yeah. I told them that Mac was a big fan of yours" Fletch paused "and who can blame him"
"Soppy git" Jac replied but secretly loving it.
Fletch heard Jac yawn
"Ok babe. I'm gonna let you go to sleep and I'll see you at work tomorrow"
"Ok. My turn to buy coffee"
"Oh ok." He never recalled Jac buying the coffees before "come find me in my office"
"Night Fletch"
"Night . I love you "
He hung up relishing the warm glow he felt
I'm gonna make this work he thought as he drifted off to sleep