Breathe Again

Fresh

Well it's been about two months since Chris and I have decided to move to Boston. We've begun packing already and the kids are actually excited. The only obstacle was Derek and still is technically. When I told him he was livid, to say the least. He claims I'm only going to save my marriage with Chris or I'm running away.

"Derek I'm not running away from anything. Our marriage is fine. I just want  a change. I need it." I say to him as we walk around outside the facility. "What about the kids?" He asks. "Well the original plan still exists. You'd have them during the summers and we'd switch holidays. Get together on birthdays." He shakes his head as he hangs it. "Look, Derek to be honest I need to get away from you. Even though we're divorced we still go to each other first on things. I can't do that. I have Chris now. He should be my number one."

"So like we're not gonna be friends anymore? Maggie, maybe there is a reason we always come to each other first." His green eyes glisten with so much emotion and hope that I'll say it's because I love him. "It's because it's comfortable. Now look, the decision is already made and we're moving. We can  still be friends Derek. We just won't be in the same town." He looks sad and defeated he only has three more weeks in here. 

That was over a month ago. Since then Derek is out of rehab and still going to his meetings. To say things are tense between all of us is an understatement. Tonight we're having one last hoo-rah before we leave in a week. The kids are spending every day with Derek until we leave. 

Simon is taking over my share of G&M Real Estate. He said he liked the real estate gig, I had him help me out a few times when Graham was sick. So he's currently  working on his license. 

"Babe, Ma called and said she has your office set up already." Chris says from the living room. Lisa has made me the art director of the Concord Youth Theater. While I also have a job with Andi at her real estate company. His entire family is utterly excited we are moving there. "That's great, although she didn't have to do that. I could have done it." I say sitting beside him. He pulls my legs up on his lap. "Nonsense, you know she had to. She loves you. Besides her and the girls had fun doing it." His sisters quickly became my best friends.

Liv and the girls were a little upset about the move. Needless to say they all promised to visit once we're settled. There will be no need for them to stay in a hotel when they do come out. Chris has had his eye on this magnificent home in Sudbury on Dutton road. I think it's a bit big for us but he says it will be the only big thing he'll purchase since the start of his career. Although I do admit the house is spectacular. It's got five bedrooms, eight fucking bathrooms, an office, theater, guest house and a twelve car garage with living quarters above it. A bit excessive I know, but it's gonna be our forever home.

"So just one more time, you really want to move?" He has been asking me this ever since we started packing. "Chris, are we not surrounded by packed boxes? Are we not sleeping on the couch? Yes I really want to move. Now please quit asking." I tell him and he let's out the cutest laugh. "Alright, I won't. When is everyone showing up?" I remind him they will be hear around six which gives us three hours to tidy up.

"Are the kids and Derek coming as well?" He asks sitting up to stretch. "Um as far as I know the kids are being dropped off. Derek is still a little upset." Chris pulls me up to hug me. "I'm sorry. I know you two were in a good place before this. Just tell him it was my idea. I'd rather he be mad at me than you." His compassion is beautiful and charming. "I already told him it was my idea. he'll get over it. And he like me  will come to realize it's for the best." He kisses my forehead and pads off to the bedroom.

My phone begins ringing and I know from the tone it's Bailey. "Hey, honey. What's up?" I answer. "Dad's being annoying. He keeps calling me just to complain about you and Chris. I know he doesn't like the fact that you guys are moving but I really don't care." Great, I was hoping this was not going to happen. "I'll talk to him. I'm sorry this is causing a strain with you two." She sighs, "Mom, it's fine honestly. Things with dad and I haven't been the greatest in a long time. Anyway I was calling to let you know that I'll be able to come out to help you guys move." This bit of news is enough to brighten up my day. "I'm glad to hear it."