It's You

Seventeen

"Well, I hate to eat and run, but I had to change my appointment to today." Paula said as she searched around for her bag.

Camila squinted her eyes at her. "What appointment?"

Paula smiled and ignored the question. "Gotta run! Enjoy your day!" She said then practically ran out of the house.

Shawn without even thinking began cleaning up the plates from breakfast.

"I can get those."

Shawn shook his head. "Please, let me."

Camila did not like how confused she was feeling. Shawn just swooping in and being kind like he always is. It was like the anger she felt towards him all these years was melting away, but there was never any resolve.

As he walked back to grab more items to clear the table, she snatched some of the dishes out of his hands.

Shawn felt a pain in his chest, but kept a smile on his face as to not upset Isa.

When he placed some items into the sink, Camila pushed against him so her lips were near his ear. "What are you doing here, Shawn?"

"I didn't like the way things ended between us." He whispered.

"When, the other day or 6 years ago?"

Shawn quickly glanced over at a concerned looking Isa. He did not want to argue with her mother right in front of her. "I just want to talk."

"So talk."

"Not here."

"Fine. I will be back in a few hours."

"Okay."

Camila pulled him over towards the door and out of ear shot of Isa. "Even though she doesn't speak...she can show you if she needs something. For instance, if..."

"We will be fine." He said as he placed his hands on her shoulders.

She took a deep breath and nodded.

He began to rub her shoulders, relaxing her even more. "Don't worry about us." He whispered then cupped her face in his soft hands.

She closed her eyes and smiled.

He leaned in near her ear and whispered, "Hurry back. I can't wait to talk to you." He said then kissed her forehead.

She almost forgot why she was leaving for a moment.  She quickly pulled herself together then walked over to Isa to kiss her goodbye.

Once the door closed, Shawn walked over and squatted beside Isa's chair. "Why don't you show me your favorite thing to do?"

Isa's face lit up. She then slid off the chair and skipped into the other room where some of her toys were.

Shawn smiled as she waved him over to some of her dolls on the floor. "Okay. I can do this." He said then joined her on the floor. "Who do I get to be?"

Isa held out a blonde barbie in a princess gown.

"Who will you be?"