Just Give Me One More Chance To Make It Right (Book 2)

Wipe Your Eyes

*Gianna's pov

"I see what you mean" he said watching me undress as he spoke. "About?" I asked letting my bra fall and pulling one of his t-shirts over my head. "Gabby, she does seem to have a lot of my traits before I was diagnosed. I hate it. I hate that I did that to her and probably our baby too." I looked at him over my shoulder as I slipped out my panties and crawled in bed with him. "I think you're doing fine, so she will too. And if it comes down too it so will this baby" I said putting his hand on my belly. "We will handle this together, and it will all be okay" I said. There was a knock then, "dad" Gabby's small voice said through the door. I got up and pulled on my panties quick with a pair of pj pants. "Yea sweetie?" Adam said. "Can I come in?" She asked. "Come on in" I said crawling back into bed. She opened the door and held the teddy bear Adam picked out for her. "What's wrong sweetie?" Adam asked. "I'm scared" she said looking so small. "Come here" he said. She came over and sat on the edge of the bed. "What are you scared of?" He asked brushing her hair aside. "What if she doesn't look like her? What if he hurt her so bad I won't recognize her? What if he gets out?" She asked nervously. "He won't sweetie, and he won't hurt you ever. I bet she looks as pretty as ever, just like you" he smiled some. "Can I stay here tonight?" She asked. Adam looked at me and I nodded, "get in" he smiled. I scooted over making room for her in the middle. "Night sweetheart" I said kissing her head once she was comfortable. "Night Gab" Adam said kissing her head. "Night Gianna, night dad" she yawned and drifted to sleep safe between us. "Night baby" Adam said leaning carefully over to kiss me. "Night babe" I said kissing him. I couldn't turn my head off though. I laid starring at the ceiling thinking about everything that has happened and everything that will happen.

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I looked at Gabby as she brushed her hair biting her lip. "Would you like some help?" I asked watching her. She had black leggings and one of my dressy black tunics on. She nodded, "up or down?" I asked taking the brush from her. "Half up" she said softly. I pulled a few pieces back and clipped them up with the silver clip she was holding. "You look beautiful" I said smiling at her. "Thanks, so do you" she said. "I don't think I can do this though" she said looking up at me. "You can, and you don't have to be strong, no one expects it. It's okay to be sad and cry" I said. "I'm not just sad, I'm mad too" she said. "And you should be, Mr. Hart did a terrible thing" I said. Her eyes welled but she held it in. "Come on, Adam's waiting" I said taking her hand. I grabbed my bag and went downstairs. "Well look at my girls" Adam said seeing us. "You look very nice" I smiled kissing him lightly. "As do you, and you" he said hugging Gabby. "Thanks dad" she said. "Come on we should be there already" he said. Frankie ran in and rubbed against Gabby lovingly. She pet her and hugged her tight. "Thanks Frankie girl" she said giving her a kiss on her head. What a beautiful sight. Adam ushered us out and into the car. The ride felt incredibly long in the silence. Adam held my hand probably feeling how anxious I was. I smiled slightly and held on to him trying to send him strength for Gabby. He parked in the back where the attendants told him and we sat there a moment letting it settle in. We got out and all the guys were around the car with their families. Matt, Rachel, Michael and Ryan, Mickey and Nikki, Sam, Steph and Vesper, James and Ali, PJ and Kortni, and Jesse.

We walked slowly to the front and went inside. "Grammy!" Gabby yelled running to the woman kneeling at the casket. I followed Adam to the casket where the woman now stood. "Adam I presume" the woman said. "Yes, and this is my wife Gianna" he said introducing me. "Very nice to meet you both, Maria" she said. "I wish it was under better circumstances though" I said sadly, "we're so sorry for your loss" I said taking her hand. "Thank you dear" she said. "And they are...?" She asked. "That's my band and their families, Gabby hasn't even met them all yet" he said waving them over. "Everyone this is Maria, Tiffany's mom. Maria this is James, Ali, Vesper, Steph, Sam, Matt, Rachel, Michael, Ryan, Nikki, Michael we call him Mickey though, PJ, Kortni, and Jesse" he said introducing everyone. "What a group!" She said staring. "Where's papa?" Gabby asked. "He's having a hard time. He's still in the car" Marie explained. "Can I see him?" She asked. "See who?" A strange voice said. "Papa!' Gabby yelled running to him. "My little girl" he said hugging her tightly. She then introduced the guys who in-turn introduced their wives and families and girlfriends. "Papa this is my dad, Adam and his wife Gianna" she finished dragging him over. "Nice to meet you sir" I said. He nodded and shook Adam's hand "Joe" he said softly. "Come up with me papa?" She asked. He looked reluctant but nodded. We followed them and waited our turn.

Gabby cried while she knelt looking at her mother. Joe was having a really hard time and gently squeezed her hand as they got up and headed to the chairs where Maria was. Adam and I knelt. He took my hand squeezing it. I bowed my head saying a little prayer before looking at Adam. Tears ran down his cheeks as he cried silently. I kissed his head and he got up and leaned over kissing her forehead. I was surprised he did it, dead people freak him out. He wiped his eyes and went to sit in the chairs on the side next to Gabby. The guys each took their turns and gave their condolences. The kids brought Gabby to the back to cheer her up. I put my head on his shoulder, "you okay baby?" I asked holding his hands. A tear fell on my head and he shook his head. I leaned up and kissed him. "I can't believe she's gone" he said void of all emotion. It was frightening. "It'll be okay babe, you have a lot of great memories with her that you can share with Gabby" I said. "Does this bother you?" He asked. I shook my head, "no you loved her, and I think you always did, at least a little bit and now knowing you have a daughter with her makes it harder to deal with. You'll always love her... In a way" I added when his eyes got wide. "It's okay babe, I still love Keith, I know you know that. I'll always love him, he was my first everything, but you are my forever and nothing will change that" I said. He kissed me, "I'm so lucky to have you" he said lovingly.

2 days later*

"Gianna" Gabby said coming downstairs. "Yes my dear" I said sipping my tea. She had tears in her eyes as she came into the living room. I set my mug down and went to her, "Gabby, what's wrong sweetheart?" I asked taking her hands. "I miss my mom" she cried. I held her tight and Adam came back in. Frankie instantly ran to Gabby sniffing and licking her. "Gab?" Adam said rushing to us. "I miss my mom" she cried harder. Adam wrapped his arms around us trying to soothe her. "Where did you go?" She asked still crying. "I went to the lawyers office" he said. "What why?"'she asked sounding scared. I kissed her head then, "come sit down we need to talk." Gabby looked at me and Adam and nodded sitting in the couch. "Gabby we've made a decision" I started. She looked worried but I held her hands, "I want you to be apart of this family, the whole family" I said. She looked at me confused until I continued, "I want to adopt you Gabby, I want you to be my daughter" I said. Fresh tears sprang from her eyes flowing down her cheeks and wetting her already wet shirt. "You want me?" She said though it sounded like a question. "Yes I want you" I said smiling. "What about the baby?" She asked. "What about the baby?" I asked back. "Why do you want me if you're having a baby already?" She asked. "I want you because my heart is big enough for two children to love" I said. "You love me?" She asked. I nodded smiling, "very much." She hugged me tight and I felt like everything was right with the world.