In love with the Captain? (Completed)

Chapter forty one

Athena
The doctor ruled that he had passed away peacefully in his sleep and that he wasn't in any pain anymore.

I was happy he wasn't in pain anymore but I'd still miss him terribly. I wish he could walk me down the aisle.

"He's in a better place doll".

"I know Steve".

Mom started planning the funeral arrangements and we both agreed to help her and we went through all of my dad's stuff and I asked mom if me and Steve could have dad's clothes.

It was a depressing couple of days and finally the day we all dreaded, my father's funeral.

Steve wouldn't let me be alone he knew I'd be a mess all day and I thanked him for it so many times. He held me when needed and soothed me all day.

The future was open casket and I couldn't stop crying even when I gave my speech about my father. I needed him, I regret moving so far away but my mom and Steve told me I never would've found the love of my life if I did.

To know I could've never met this man made me not want to think about it. I needed him so much like air and water.

After the funeral we agreed to have her stay with us for a while just to make sure she was okay. We loaded up the car with our stuff and some of hers and Steve said he'd drive while me and my mom got some rest.

I didn't want to sleep though I just wanted to stay awake with him.

"You should get some sleep doll".

"I know but I just want to thank you for being here for me and my mom".

He grabbed my hand and brought it up to my mouth and kissed my ring finger.

"You know it's no problem love".

"I'm so so happy that I meant you honey".

"I know doll. I am too".

"Can I lay my head on your shoulder?"

"Yeah let me fix this stuff so you can slide over here".

I sat next to him and I laid my head on his shoulder and fell asleep.