Echo

19

Mark's pov

It has been about a month since we found out they killed Miles. I didn't tell Amy but Sean told everyone what he did. He told the inmates who have kids and went into detail on what he did to the poor kids. He told me that they left no mercy on him.

"Are you ready to go to the park?" Amy asked holding Luna.

She has glued herself to Luna, in fear that Mile's plan will somehow still happen.

"William is all set." I picked him up.

We headed to the car, I got both dogs to get in then stood behind her making sure not one comes up hind her .

"I think we have everything." She said as she strapped the kids in.

I wrapped my arms around her as she stood straight up.

"I love you so much." I said.

"I love you too." She giggled.

I slowly let her go helping her into the car.

"Are you okay?" She asked as I got in.

"Yeah, I think so anyways."

"They are gone."

"I know, but the PTSD will always be there."

"And you will find a way to protect me from it."

"That I will."

I kissed her hand then started to drive.

"Do you think you could teach me how to drive?" She asked.

"Of course! We just need to get you to study for the permit test but then yes."

"Yay! A little bit of independence!"

"You will have a lot of independence when you can drive." I laughed.

"Wait! Will you still be able to be my care giver? Will that mean you have to leave us and get a job again?"

"Baby girl, I am not going anywhere. The only way I will be removed of that title is if you tell them that you don't want me to be your care giver anymore."

"I don't want to make that call."

"Then I will be your caregiver." I gave her a cheesy grin.

"Yay."

"Are you okay from last night?"

"Yeah just another nightmare. Miles had Luna." She shivered then looked out of the window.

"It's okay to be okay, I actually had his death certificate emailed to me, I wanted to make sure he was dead this time. Sean had an officer go over and look at the body as well."

"Is it him?" She looked at me.

"They were able to determine it is him from the bite chunk/ mark on his rib."

"I did that too him, my first day ever with him. Gotten the fuck beaten out of me for it but it was worth it."

"They matched the teeth marks to yours, they have them on file."

"Wait, how come they didn't use his finger prints? Or his dental records?"

"The inmates destroyed all of that."

"Damn."

"Lucky sons of bitches, I wanted a couple wacks at him. I still do!"

William rattled his rattle in the back.

"You can throw your rattle at him! Help papa protect momma."

"Momma!" William said.

"Yeah! We gonna protect momma."

He started to giggle.

" I never thought I could have any of this, I have two beautiful children, a man who doesn't abuse me, who actually loves me. I got two pups. I have a family." She started to tear up.

"We love you so much." I took her hand and kissed it.

When we got to the park I helped Luna into the swings as Amy helped William.

"Look at the happy family." Sean said walking to us.

"Hey man, what's up?" I asked.

"Well, since Amy is safe for good, I'm gonna head home."

"Thank you, for everything. You gave up so much to help a hunch I had. You almost have up your life."

"You would have done the same for me, it's all good man. No pressure but, when you two get married. I better get an invite." He laughed.

"You will, don't worry. Even if I have to fly over to get your ass, you will be there. When are you heading home?"

"Tomorrow, I am taking a couple weeks off. Get adjusted to sleeping again, then get back out there."

"Your a bomb ass officer, don't let anyone tell you any different."

"Never, but tell Tyler and Ethan Thank you for all of the help. They missed their callings."

"I'll let them know, do you wanna stay for a little and play with the kids?"

"Duh!"

We stayed at the park playing for about two hours.

"Stay in touch." I said giving him a hug.

"You better send me pictures everyday of the kids, I don't care. Flood my phone."

"Be careful what you wish for." Amy said laughing.

She gave him a hug.

"Sean, thank you, you saved my life. Thank you for not giving up on finding me. And I'm sorry for running away. You are seriously like the brother I need." She wiped a few tears as they let go.

"I didn't come here to cry but damn it I am." He was wiping his face.

He gave the kids a big hug then kissed their heads.

"Let me know when you land." I said.

"Will do."

Amy walked over to me wrapping her arms around me as we watched him get into his car and drive away.

"He is going to love not living in a hotel anymore." She said.

"yeah, it's not really fun after awhile. Come on let's go home."

We got the kids in the car then went home.

"How is your mom?" She asked pulling a sleeping William out of the car.

"Good, I am thinking about inviting her over for dinner on Sunday."

"A real family dinner."

"Do you ever want to talk to your real dad again?" I asked as I closed the front door.

"We text every now and then. He knows I am alive. But he does want to send the kids some gifts."

"Is it going to be a showdown on who gives the best gifts?" I laughed.

"Most likely but, that's okay."