2 weeks later
Caitlyn's POV
Gen and Joe were over with their kids who were playing in the pool with Joe and Ben
"Gen, she's beautiful, beautiful just like her mum" I was cradling Briar, While Gen and I were sitting on chairs under an umbrella
"Thank You, Caity. But After giving birth I'm not the most flattering look person"
"Shut up! you are!" I playfully slapped her arm
"It's so tired lately, Shes been up every night for hours, Tanner and Luke always slept so well"
"It will get easier Gen, Believe me"
"Thanks, Caity" Briar started crying so I handed her back to Gen who started rocking her
"What time is it?" Gen asks me
"um... 2:45"
"ok, Miss Mazzello its time for a nap... Caity do you mind if she sleeps in the guest bedroom?"
"Not at all"
"Thank you Caity ill be back"
Gen Walked inside and made her way upstairs, I also went in and poured myself some water when I was the house phone started ringing
"Hello, Caitlyn Hardy Speaking"
"Hi Caitlyn, Is Ben there?"
"Yes he is, but he is a bit busy I'm afraid. May I ask who this is?"
"Oh yes, I'm Ben's Mother, Susan" (I am fully aware this is not his mum's name, I couldn't find out what her name was - Jade)
"Susie! Nice to hear from you again, How are you?"
"I'm not doing so well"
"is everything Alright?"
"I would like to talk to my son"
"Just give me a minute, ill go get him" I set the phone down not hanging up and I ran outside
"Ben!"
"Yeah Love?"
"Your Mother is on the Phone. she wants to talk to you"
"What does she want?"
"I dont know but she said she isn't doing well"
"I'll be out in a second"
I run back inside and Pick up the phone again and I lean against the kitchen counter
"Hi, I'm back. Ben is coming now, he is just getting out of the pool"
"Ok thank you, dear. How are you and the Grandchildren?"
"Oh Were doing just fine! thank you for asking. I'm handing the phone to Ben now"
"Thank you, dear"
I handed the phone to Ben and he mouthed thank you
"Hi, mum... Yes, I'm doing well is everything alright?.... Mum calm down, what's going on?... what happened to dad?....mum your not lying to me are you?.... yes of course... I'll see what I can do... I will be fine... yes I'm sure...thanks for letting me know... I'll talk to you later... yes ill let Caity know... Ok, bye, mum... I love you too... bye" He hung up on the phone and he stood in silence
I could see tears filling up his eyes and starting to drip down his cheek
"Ben, What's wrong?" I put my hand on his cheek and he held it but he didn't say anything to me
He started crying. I wiped his tear away with my thumb and gave him a hug
"What's wrong, baby? talk to me" I broke the Hug and saw more and more tears roll down his cheeks, my heart broke right there, which made my eyes start filling up with tears
"Let's go talk in private" He nodded and I grabbed his arm and took him to the bathroom. when we got there, I locked the door and Ben sat on the edge of the bathtub and knelt down in front of him taking his hands and rubbing them with my thumbs as he continues crying
"I heard you talk about your dad and I have a strong feeling I know what you just heard"
"I can't believe he's gone caity"
I quickly got up and sat on his lap and gave him the biggest hug, not saying a word, the whole room was silent except for his crying
"Are you going back to London?"
"Yes, I'm going as soon as I can"
"Do you want me to come?"
"No, you stay here with the Kids, I won't be gone for long"
I wiped the remaining tears from his eyes as he started calming down
"Are you sure?" He nodded
"I'm very sure..." he started tearing up again
"Everything is going to be ok Ben. You knew this day was going to come"
"But it's so hard Caity"
"I know it is! My father also died Ben! It is hard, but you know what? I am going to help you get through this, You helped me, and yes it's going to take a long time to recover but we will do it together, Ok, Me and You"
"Thank you Caity" he gave me a kiss
"shall I help you pack?"
"I need to book my flight first"
I got off his lap and gave him my hand
"Come on," He took my hand and stood up and then gave me a big hug
"I dont know what I would do without you" He whispers in my ear
"And I dont know what i would do without you" I say in between many kisses
