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Part 9

AN: Flashbacks in italics
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Returning to work felt like a breath of fresh air. It was the start of a new work week, and you couldn't be more excited. As you got to work figuring out topics for next week's podcast episode, you couldn't get the image of Peter and Mer together out of your head.

You were busy preparing lunch when there was a knock at the front door. "Mer could you get the door. My hands are a little tied up at the moment," you called from the kitchen.

"Coming," she shouted from upstairs in her bedroom. You knew who was at the door, but you wanted to see Meredith's reaction.

You wiped your hands on a towel as you walked into the doorway of the kitchen and entryway. She pulled open the door, and Peter was kneeling to her level. "Hey Twig, I heard you missed me," Peter winked at the little girl.

"Daddy," she shouted, running into his arms. Peter lifted her off the ground, holding her tight. You grinned at them, and when Peter set her down, he nodded at you. "How long are you staying?"

"As long as you'll have me," he smiled down at her.

"Then you are joining us for lunch. Come on!" She grabbed his hand and pulled him inside. "Mommy is making my favorite, spaghetti, and meatballs. You are going to love it."

"Can't wait to try it," he grinned a playful smile at her as she continued to pull him along. Peter made eye contact with you and mouthed, "so much energy!"

"I know," you mouthed back with a warm smile.

You couldn't help but smile at the memory. Peter and Meredith's exchanges were too cute to forget. There were times they would talk about a certain subject they both loved, and it could go on for hours. You didn't want to be the one to interrupt, so you sat back and listened to their rambles. Meredith's smile seemed to shine a bit brighter, and Peter was to thank for that. There was also this twinkle in her eye, almost like she was planning something, but you couldn't figure out what it was. It was important for Meredith to have her dad in her life, but you didn't realize maybe Peter needed his daughter in his life, too.

When you got your head on straight and refocused on work. You opened up your email and the podcast Instagram seeing many unanswered messages. Most of them were from fans sending you get well soon messages. You loved your fans because they were so supportive of what you, Wanda, and Pepper were trying to create. You sent each of them a personal thank you and informed them when the next episode would be available. You owe everything to the fans because without them Everyday's a Monday wouldn't have become as successful as it has. As the end of the day approached, you and Wanda snapped a quick picture together and posted it with the caption: 'Reunited and it feels so good.'

The following day, everything was moving along smoothly, and the schedule you made with Peter couldn't have worked better. When you went to pick up Mer from the studio the other day, you could tell she was having a great time with not only Peter but his friend Bucky, too.

You walked into the studio for the first time and it was something else. It had posters of their latest bands becoming a success and a small newspaper clipping of Peter and Bucky buying the building. You chuckled to yourself as you walked up to the receptionist desk.

"Hello, I am Mantis, what can I do for you today?" She asked with a forced smile.

"I'm here to pick up Meredith."

"Oh, you're Meredith's mommy. She is so cute. She makes me want to die." Mantis's smile widened no longer looking forced. "They're in the recording studio to the right and straight back."