Broken Dreams Stories

Chapter 38

Michael, still grumbling to himself, walked over to Patrick’s mother, who was still sitting on Liam’s lap. He leaned down, kissed her, then picked her up off Liam’s lap, set her on the ground, smacked her butt as he walked around the island, and began cutting up the remaining vegetables. Sharron just shook her head and started pulling things from the fridge. Liam stood up, gathering plates and silverware, and set

the table.

I loved how Patrick’s parents interacted with each other, and I could picture the guys and I being like that someday. Patrick had led me back to the couch and cuddled next to me. Placing a kiss on my head, we began to talk quietly about our day. Our phones went off almost simultaneously. I saw Jake’s message that they would be at the house in about ten minutes. I told Patrick, and he let the rest of the family

know.

A few minutes later, Conner entered the kitchen, going straight to his wife and kissing her. He gave Michael and Liam each a slap on the shoulder and came over to greet Patrick and I. It was strange seeing the head of the most powerful crime family in the city sitting on the

couch with us in a t-shirt and shorts. It was all so ordinary it was hard for me to wrap my head around it.

We chatted with Conner about our day, how fascinating the fish and other creatures were, meeting the two penguins, and our plan to help

with the next rehab release. As we talked, Conner’s phone alerted us that a car was at the gate.

the kitchen, greeting Shannon with hugs and kisses. After they greeted

kissed my head and then went to help his mother bring various plates and bowels to the table. Drew came over to me, picked me up, and sat down with me in his lap. Josh and Mike are on either side of him. I began to talk excitedly about my day and my experience at the aquarium. As I was talking about

Marine Science program. They do quite a bit of work at the local zoo and aquarium. Is that something you would be interested in pursuing?” I paused, thinking about the chance of doing something I

ready to start this semester, but I will look at

someone in admissions, as well as several professors that teach there.” Conner said, standing up and quietly walking up to Shannon

him

me.” Shannon scolded. She gave him another kiss, and he set her back on her feet; leaning over, Conner whispered something in her ear that made her blush and swat him again before handing him a bowl

him toward the table.

leaned back into Drew’s chest, chuckling. “I hope when we are their age, we still

around me.

will angle.” Drew said, smiling as

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loud, didn’t I?” I tried to cover my face, but Drew trapped my hands before I

the time we are their age.”

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