Scarlett

27 - Jax

Jackson's POV

I wasn't a good man, in fact I was barely what you would call a man. Not only did I do the one thing I had told Scarlett I wouldn't do again, this time I had done it to not only her - but to my baby girl.
I thought I could handle it, I thought I could step in and be a father, a better father than Carson Cage was  - but some people are not meant to be parents - I was one of those people.
I knew I had fucked this up for good, there was no way I could waltz back into their home and demand anything from Scarlett - all I could do now was let my little girl know I would always be there for her -
And when she was old enough to understand that I was her real Dad - if and only if she wanted a father daughter relationship with me I would be there for her - but I guess now we will just have to cross that bridge if we get to it.

"You should go and see her at least, let her know you are back"

"Yeah, I don't know Shay"

"She is still you're daughter Jackson, regardless of what ever shit has happened between you all - she is a part of you"

"Ok, I'll go and see her"

Shay as usual had been great, I told her I'd proposed to Scarlett and for some reason she forgave me though I think that is one of the reasons why I was
so willing to follow her when the job offer came up, I didn't want to risk losing her.
Now she had convinced me to see Scar, she really was always trying to find the best in me.

I stood at the entrance to their home, waiting - I could hear the sound of footsteps making their way
to the door, my heart beat increasing with each step that came closer,
I wasn't even surprised when Carson opened the door, standing in just swimming trunks, sunglasses covering his eyes, his body wet - his enormous smile fading instantly when he saw it was me,

"You've got a lot of nerve coming here Jackson"

"I know Carson, believe me and I honestly don't expect anything from you guys, but I needed to see her - I needed to let her know I was home"

"That sounds more like you're woman talking then you Jackson"

I nodded,

"Look, I'm guessing you would love nothing more than to beat the absolute shit out of me, I don't blame you - but please Carson just let me talk to her, just for a minute - you can even stay in the room"

"Yeah" he laughed "because leaving you alone with her is an option" he sighed "you'll have to come outside, we've got the kids in the pool"

I nodded, following him through the house until we reached the glass sliding doors which led to the outdoor decking, he paused

"You fucking say one single thing to upset my wife Jackson and I will fucking beat you down"

"Ok"

There was so much happiness surrounding me as I walked outside you could almost taste it. Kids were laughing and screaming in happiness, two of them shouting for their fathers attention as Carson came into view,
She was not hard to spot, standing by the pool - dressed in a plain black bikini, she was still so incredibly beautiful, she was watching as Logan swam up and down the length of the pool, she had one child a boy, sitting on her hip - another clung to her leg, Mya turned, running straight towards Carson, the boy at Scarlett's leg followed her.
My heart skipped a beat at the sight of my daughter,

"Daddy, come on we want to swim" Carson chuckled as he picked her up, resting her on one side he then bent down and lifted the other child, turning to me he gave me a warning look before walking towards Scarlett.
I watched him whisper in her ear though her eyes were already on mine, she shook her head at Carson a few times before breaking eyes contact with me and pressing her lips against his, their foreheads were pressed together as they whispered back and forth, after a few moments he kissed her again before taking a step back,