━━ 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗘 . 𝗰𝗺𝗯

Chapter 9

Corbyn's Point of View

It's been three days since I dropped my kids off with my parents. I wanted to do something special with them, but I also wanted to make sure that Michele got some sleep and time to herself. 

"Where's mommy," my seven year old son asked.

"Mommy's at home," I said.

"Why," Claire asked.

"You know how you need time to yourself," I asked her.

She nodded her head.

"That's what your mom needs right now," I said.

"So technically, mom is taking a break from being a mom," Claire asked.

"No, because she'll do all the house chores. And either way, you guys will be on her mind. There's no such thing as taking a break from being a parent," I said.

"So what are we gonna do today," Claire asked.

"I was thinking we could go to the beach," I said. "I have all your swimsuits."

"Do I have to swim," she asked. 

"You don't have to," I said. "But it would be nice if you did."

I looked at the twins and Chance.

"I might also need your help with them," I said.

"You're right," Claire said.

She looked scared.

"Sage told me what happened," I said. "I'm sorry that happened. I'm sorry I wasn't there."

She didn't reply. 

"Do you wanna go home," I asked.

"Could we," she asked. "I would love to go to the beach with you, but I'm still shaken up."

"Of course we can," I said. "Movies and popcorn?"

"Well grandpa did give me a bunch of candy," she said.

"Popcorn for the little ones, and maybe candy for your mom, you, and me?"

"Deal."

"Now let's get home and see how your mom is doing."

I turned up the music and we went home. 

I couldn't wait to have my family under one roof at once.